HeyRuaHow to say “undersecretary” in Irish
- Irish:
- fo-rúnaí
- English:
- undersecretary
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FO-roo-nee” /ˈfoˌɾˠuːn̪ˠiː/
- Plural:
- fo-rúnaithe (undersecretaries)
- Genitive singular:
- fo-rúnaí, an fho-rúnaí (e.g. oifig an fho-rúnaí, the undersecretary's office)
- Genitive plural:
- fo-rúnaithe, na bhfo-rúnaithe (e.g. cruinniú na bhfo-rúnaithe, meeting of the undersecretaries)
What does “fo-rúnaí” mean?
- undersecretary
- A senior official ranking below a secretary, especially in a government department.Also: under-secretary, deputy secretary, assistant secretary.
“Fo-rúnaí” with the article
The plural of undersecretary in Irish is fo-rúnaithe. Here is fo-rúnaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fo-rúnaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fo-rúnaí, the Irish word for undersecretary.
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Undersecretary in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for undersecretary?
The Irish for undersecretary is fo-rúnaí (pronounced “FO-roo-nee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fo-rúnaithe.
How do you pronounce fo-rúnaí in Irish?
Fo-rúnaí is said like “FO-roo-nee” (IPA /ˈfoˌɾˠuːn̪ˠiː/).
What is the plural of undersecretary in Irish?
The plural of fo-rúnaí is fo-rúnaithe; with the article, na fo-rúnaithe means “the undersecretaries”. The genitive plural is fo-rúnaithe, as in cruinniú na bhfo-rúnaithe (meeting of the undersecretaries).
Why does fo-rúnaí change to fho-rúnaí or bhfo-rúnaí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fo-rúnaí becomes m'fho-rúnaí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfo-rúnaí (eclipsis).
How is 'fo-rúnaí' different from 'rúnaí'?
'Rúnaí' is a secretary, while the prefix 'fo-' means 'sub' or 'under', so 'fo-rúnaí' is an undersecretary ranking below the secretary.
