HeyRuaHow to say “vacancy” in Irish
- Irish:
- folúntas
- English:
- vacancy, vacuum
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FUL-oon-tus” /ˈfˠɔl̪ˠuːn̪ˠt̪ˠəsˠ/
- Plural:
- folúntais (vacancies)
- Genitive singular:
- folúntais, an fholúntais (e.g. fad an fholúntais, the length of the vacancy)
- Genitive plural:
- folúntas, na bhfolúntas (e.g. líon na bhfolúntas, the number of vacancies)
What does “folúntas” mean?
“Folúntas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- vacancy
- An unfilled position or job, or an unoccupied place such as a room or seat.Also: job vacancy, opening, vacant post.
1 other meaning: vacuum
- 2vacuum
- An empty space, emptiness or void.Also: void, emptiness, empty space.
“Folúntas” with the article
The plural of vacancy in Irish is folúntais. Here is folúntas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Folúntas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using folúntas, the Irish word for vacancy.
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Vacancy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for vacancy?
The Irish for vacancy is folúntas (pronounced “FUL-oon-tus”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is folúntais. Depending on context it can also mean vacuum.
How do you pronounce folúntas in Irish?
Folúntas is said like “FUL-oon-tus” (IPA /ˈfˠɔl̪ˠuːn̪ˠt̪ˠəsˠ/).
What is the plural of vacancy in Irish?
The plural of folúntas is folúntais; with the article, na folúntais means “the vacancies”. The genitive plural is folúntas, as in líon na bhfolúntas (the number of vacancies).
Does folúntas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Folúntas can mean vacancy or vacuum, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does folúntas change to fholúntas or bhfolúntas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) folúntas becomes m'fholúntas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfolúntas (eclipsis).
What is the difference between folúntas and folús?
Folúntas is mostly used for a job or room vacancy, while folús is the usual word for a physical vacuum or empty space.
