Irish

Noun

foireann f ‎(genitive singular foirne, nominative plural foirne)

1. number, group, of people; band, troop, company, staff, personnel
2. (nautical) crew
3. (sports) team, side
4. cast (of a play)
5. set, kit

Declension

Synonyms

• (cast): foireann aisteoirí
• (crew): criú

Derived terms

• foireann an Bhéarla m ‎(“the Englishry”)
• foireann ar cuairt m, foireann chuairte m ‎(“visiting team”)
• foireann drumaí m ‎(“drum kit”)
• oifigeach foirne m ‎(“staff officer”)

Mutation

References

• "foireann" in Foclóir Gaeilge-Béarla, An Gúm, 1977, by Niall Ó Dónaill.
• “foirenn” in Dictionary of the Irish Language, Royal Irish Academy, 1913–76.