Undergraduate in Irish (Fochéimí): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for undergraduate?

The Irish for undergraduate is fochéimí (pronounced “FUH-khay-mee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fochéimithe.

Q: What is the plural of undergraduate in Irish?

The plural of fochéimí is fochéimithe; with the article, na fochéimithe means “the undergraduates”. The genitive plural is fochéimithe, as in líon na bhfochéimithe (the number of undergraduates).

How to say “undergraduate” in Irish

Irish:: fochéimí
English:: undergraduate
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “FUH-khay-mee” /ˈfˠɔˌxeːmʲiː/

Various forms

Plural:: fochéimithe (undergraduates)
Genitive singular:: fochéimí, an fhochéimí (e.g. cearta an fhochéimí, the rights of the undergraduate)
Genitive plural:: fochéimithe, na bhfochéimithe (e.g. líon na bhfochéimithe, the number of undergraduates)

What does “fochéimí” mean?

undergraduate: A university student who is studying for a first degree and has not yet graduated.Also: undergraduate student, undergrad, university student.

“Fochéimí” with the article

The plural of undergraduate in Irish is fochéimithe. Here is fochéimí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an fochéimí

the undergraduate

No change after an

na fochéimithe

the undergraduates

Plural: no change after na

“Fochéimí” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using fochéimí, the Irish word for undergraduate.

Is fochéimí mé san ollscoil i nGaillimh.

I'm an undergraduate at the university in Galway.

Bhí an fochéimí neirbhíseach roimh an scrúdú.

The undergraduate was nervous before the exam.

Tá na fochéimithe ar saoire go fóill.

The undergraduates are still on holiday.

Labhair an t-ollamh le grúpa fochéimithe.

The professor spoke to a group of undergraduates.

Fuair mo dheartháir post mar fhochéimí taighde.

My brother got a job as an undergraduate researcher.

Tá cúrsa nua ann d'fhochéimithe na bliana seo.

There is a new course for this year's undergraduates.

Bhí sí ina fochéimí nuair a bhuail mé léi.

She was an undergraduate when I met her.

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Undergraduate in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for undergraduate?

The Irish for undergraduate is fochéimí (pronounced “FUH-khay-mee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fochéimithe.

How do you pronounce fochéimí in Irish?

Fochéimí is said like “FUH-khay-mee” (IPA /ˈfˠɔˌxeːmʲiː/).

What is the plural of undergraduate in Irish?

The plural of fochéimí is fochéimithe; with the article, na fochéimithe means “the undergraduates”. The genitive plural is fochéimithe, as in líon na bhfochéimithe (the number of undergraduates).

Why does fochéimí change to fhochéimí or bhfochéimí?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fochéimí becomes m'fhochéimí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfochéimí (eclipsis).

What is the difference between 'fochéimí', 'céimí' and 'iarchéimí'?

A 'fochéimí' is still studying for a first degree, a 'céimí' is a graduate, and an 'iarchéimí' is a postgraduate.

How do I say 'undergraduate degree' in Irish?

Use the genitive of 'fochéim', as in 'cúrsa fochéime' (undergraduate course) or 'céim fochéime'.

Undergraduate in Irish (Fochéimí): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage