anfhorlann

Irish

Etymology

From an- (augmentative prefix) +‎ forlann (“superiority in numbers, odds; superior strength, domination; violence, oppression”).

Noun

anfhorlann f (genitive singular anfhorlainn)

  1. (literary) superior force, overwhelming odds
  2. violence, oppression

Declension
Declension of anfhorlann

First declension

Bare forms (no plural of this noun)

Case Singular
Nominative anfhorlann
Vocative a anfhorlainn
Genitive anfhorlainn
Dative anfhorlann

Forms with the definite article:

Case Singular
Nominative an t-anfhorlann
Genitive an anfhorlainn
Dative leis an anfhorlann

don anfhorlann

Synonyms
  • anfhoirlinneacht f

Derived terms

Mutation
Irish mutation
RadicalEclipsiswith h-prothesiswith t-prothesis
anfhorlann n-anfhorlann hanfhorlann not applicable
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

References
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