HeyRuaHow to say “beech tree” in Irish
- Irish:
- fáibhile
- English:
- beech tree
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FAW-vil-uh” /ˈfˠaːvʲɪlʲə/
- Plural:
- fáibhilí (beech trees)
- Genitive singular:
- fáibhile, an fháibhile (e.g. duilleoga an fháibhile, the leaves of the beech tree)
- Genitive plural:
- fáibhilí, na bhfáibhilí (e.g. coill na bhfáibhilí, the beech wood)
What does “fáibhile” mean?
- beech tree
- A large tree with smooth grey bark and shiny leaves, whose nuts are called beechmast.Also: beech, fagus.
“Fáibhile” with the article
The plural of beech tree in Irish is fáibhilí. Here is fáibhile after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fáibhile” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fáibhile, the Irish word for beech tree.
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Beech tree in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for beech tree?
The Irish for beech tree is fáibhile (pronounced “FAW-vil-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fáibhilí.
How do you pronounce fáibhile in Irish?
Fáibhile is said like “FAW-vil-uh” (IPA /ˈfˠaːvʲɪlʲə/).
What is the plural of beech tree in Irish?
The plural of fáibhile is fáibhilí; with the article, na fáibhilí means “the beech trees”. The genitive plural is fáibhilí, as in coill na bhfáibhilí (the beech wood).
Why does fáibhile change to fháibhile or bhfáibhile?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fáibhile becomes m'fháibhile (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfáibhile (eclipsis).
Is there another Irish word for beech?
Yes, 'feá' also means beech, but 'fáibhile' is the usual word in the standard dictionaries for the beech tree.
