Autumn in Irish (Fómhar): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for autumn?

The Irish for autumn is fómhar (pronounced “FOH-wur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fómhair. Depending on context it can also mean harvest.

Q: What is the plural of autumn in Irish?

The plural of fómhar is fómhair; with the article, na fómhair means “the autumns”. The genitive plural is fómhar, as in cuimhní na bhfómhar (memories of the harvests).

Q: Does fómhar have more than one meaning?

Yes. Fómhar can mean autumn or harvest, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “autumn” in Irish

Irish:: fómhar
English:: autumn, harvest
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “FOH-wur” /ˈfˠoːwəɾˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: fómhair (autumns)
Genitive singular:: fómhair, an fhómhair (e.g. tús an fhómhair, the beginning of autumn)
Genitive plural:: fómhar, na bhfómhar (e.g. cuimhní na bhfómhar, memories of the harvests)

What does “fómhar” mean?

“Fómhar” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

autumn: The season of the year between summer and winter.Also: fall, harvest season.

1 other meaning: harvest

2harvest: The gathering in of crops, or the crop that is gathered.Also: crop, harvesting, reaping.

“Fómhar” with the article

The plural of autumn in Irish is fómhair. Here is fómhar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an fómhar

the autumn

No change after an

na fómhair

the autumns

Plural: no change after na

“Fómhar” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using fómhar, the Irish word for autumn.

Is breá liom an fómhar thar aon séasúr eile.

I love autumn more than any other season.

Titeann na duilleoga san fhómhar.

The leaves fall in autumn.

Bhí fómhar maith againn i mbliana.

We had a good harvest this year.

Tosóidh mé ar scoil i Meán Fómhair.

I will start school in September.

Bíonn na laethanta ag dul i ngiorracht i rith an fhómhair.

The days get shorter during autumn.

An té a chuireann san earrach, bainfidh sé san fhómhar.

He who sows in spring will reap in autumn.

Is i nDeireadh Fómhair a rugadh mo mhac.

My son was born in October.

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Autumn in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for autumn?

The Irish for autumn is fómhar (pronounced “FOH-wur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fómhair. Depending on context it can also mean harvest.

How do you pronounce fómhar in Irish?

Fómhar is said like “FOH-wur” (IPA /ˈfˠoːwəɾˠ/).

What is the plural of autumn in Irish?

The plural of fómhar is fómhair; with the article, na fómhair means “the autumns”. The genitive plural is fómhar, as in cuimhní na bhfómhar (memories of the harvests).

Does fómhar have more than one meaning?

Yes. Fómhar can mean autumn or harvest, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does fómhar change to fhómhar or bhfómhar?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fómhar becomes m'fhómhar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfómhar (eclipsis).

How do I say September and October in Irish?

September is Meán Fómhair (middle of autumn) and October is Deireadh Fómhair (end of autumn).

How do I say 'in autumn'?

Say san fhómhar, with lenition after sa; the fh is silent.

Autumn in Irish (Fómhar): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage