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focal

word

NounMasculineA1/ˈfˠɞkəl̪ˠ/

"focal" means "word" in Irish (masculine noun). Pronounced /ˈfˠɞkəl̪ˠ/. Mutation forms: Séimhiú → fhocal, Urú → bhfocal.

Mutation forms

In Irish, the first letter of "focal" changes depending on the grammatical context. These are the mutated forms:

MutationForm
Base formfocal
Séimhiúfhocal
Urúbhfocal

"focal" in context

Tá an focal faire gearr.

The password is short.

A1

Cad é an focal is fearr leat?

What's your favourite word?

A2

Is imeartas focal é seo.

This is a pun.

B1

Imeartas focal is ea é seo.

This is a pun.

B1

An féidir leat tú féin a chuir in iúl i gcúpla focal?

Can you introduce yourself in a few words?

A2

Further reading

Irish Mutations: Complete Guide to Séimhiú and Urú →Irish Pronunciation, The System Behind the Spelling →How to Learn Irish as an Adult, A Step-by-Step Roadmap →Best Irish Learning App 2026 →Browse all Irish vocabulary →

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