focail
The English phrase words is translated into Irish as focail.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the noun is focal.
Did you know?
- An Irish speaker might use the word focal to mean a 'speech' or a 'talk' rather than just a single unit of language. If someone asks for your focal, they may be asking for your opinion or a brief address.
- In certain traditional Irish contexts, the phrase focail an chroí translates to 'words of the heart'. This is used to describe poetry or deep, sincere sentiments that go beyond mere communication.
- The Irish language uses 'foclóir' for 'dictionary', which shares the same root as focal, making the word for the tool literally a 'word-maker' or 'word-keeper'.
Example conversation
Oisín and Niamh are studying a language together.
- OisínAn bhfuil focail nua agat, a Niamh?Do you have new words, Niamh?
- NiamhTá, ach tá siad an-ด์uanach.Yes, but they are very difficult.
- OisínLéigh na focail go mall.Read the words slowly.
- NiamhGo leor, cabhraigh liom anois.Alright, help me now.
