HeyRuaHow to say “ash tree” in Irish
- Irish:
- fuinseog
- English:
- ash tree
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FWIN-shohg” /ˈfˠɪnʲʃoːɡ/
- Plural:
- fuinseoga (ash trees)
- Genitive singular:
- fuinseoige, na fuinseoige (e.g. adhmad na fuinseoige, the wood of the ash tree)
- Genitive plural:
- fuinseog, na bhfuinseog (e.g. duilleoga na bhfuinseog, the leaves of the ash trees)
What does “fuinseog” mean?
- ash tree
- A tall deciduous tree with grey bark and winged seeds, the common ash, whose tough wood is used for hurleys.Also: ash, common ash, fraxinus.
“Fuinseog” with the article
The plural of ash tree in Irish is fuinseoga. Here is fuinseog after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fuinseog” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fuinseog, the Irish word for ash tree.
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Ash tree in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ash tree?
The Irish for ash tree is fuinseog (pronounced “FWIN-shohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is fuinseoga.
How do you pronounce fuinseog in Irish?
Fuinseog is said like “FWIN-shohg” (IPA /ˈfˠɪnʲʃoːɡ/).
What is the plural of ash tree in Irish?
The plural of fuinseog is fuinseoga; with the article, na fuinseoga means “the ash trees”. The genitive plural is fuinseog, as in duilleoga na bhfuinseog (the leaves of the ash trees).
Why does fuinseog change to fhuinseog or bhfuinseog?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fuinseog becomes m'fhuinseog (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfuinseog (eclipsis).
Does 'fuinseog' mean ash as in the ash from a fire?
No, 'fuinseog' is only the tree. Ash from a fire is 'luaith' and cigarette ash is 'luaithreach'.
