Calendar in Irish (Féilire): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for calendar?

The Irish for calendar is féilire (pronounced “FAY-lir-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is féilirí. Depending on context it can also mean church calendar.

Q: What is the plural of calendar in Irish?

The plural of féilire is féilirí; with the article, na féilirí means “the calendars”. The genitive plural is féilirí, as in díoltóir féilirí (a calendar seller).

Q: Does féilire have more than one meaning?

Yes. Féilire can mean calendar or church calendar, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “calendar” in Irish

Irish:: féilire
English:: calendar, church calendar
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “FAY-lir-uh” /ˈfʲeːlʲəɾʲə/

Various forms

Plural:: féilirí (calendars)
Genitive singular:: féilire, an fhéilire (e.g. leathanach an fhéilire, the page of the calendar)
Genitive plural:: féilirí, na bhféilirí (e.g. díoltóir féilirí, a calendar seller)

What does “féilire” mean?

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

calendar: A chart or list showing the days, weeks and months of a year.Also: almanac, diary calendar.

1 other meaning: church calendar

2church calendar: A list of feast days and saints' days, especially of the Church.Also: calendar of saints, martyrology, feast calendar.

Other Irish words for calendar: caileandar (calendar)

“Féilire” with the article

The plural of calendar in Irish is féilirí. Here is féilire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an féilire

the calendar

No change after an

na féilirí

the calendars

Plural: no change after na

“Féilire” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using féilire, the Irish word for calendar.

Tá féilire nua ar an mballa sa chistin.

There's a new calendar on the kitchen wall.

Cuir an dáta sin i d'fhéilire.

Put that date in your calendar.

Bhreac sí lá a breithe ar an bhféilire.

She marked her birthday on the calendar.

Fuair mé féilirí saor in aisce sa siopa.

I got free calendars in the shop.

Níl aon rud scríofa i m'fhéilire inniu.

There's nothing written in my calendar today.

Cas leathanach an fhéilire, tá an mhí thart.

Turn the calendar page, the month is over.

Tá an cruinniú san fhéilire don Luan.

The meeting is in the calendar for Monday.

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Calendar in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for calendar?

The Irish for calendar is féilire (pronounced “FAY-lir-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is féilirí. Depending on context it can also mean church calendar.

How do you pronounce féilire in Irish?

Féilire is said like “FAY-lir-uh” (IPA /ˈfʲeːlʲəɾʲə/).

What is the plural of calendar in Irish?

The plural of féilire is féilirí; with the article, na féilirí means “the calendars”. The genitive plural is féilirí, as in díoltóir féilirí (a calendar seller).

Does féilire have more than one meaning?

Yes. Féilire can mean calendar or church calendar, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does féilire change to fhéilire or bhféilire?

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

What is the difference between 'féilire' and 'dialann'?

'Féilire' is a calendar showing dates, while 'dialann' is a diary where you write daily entries or appointments.

Is 'féilire' related to 'féile'?

Yes, 'féilire' comes from 'féile' (feast day), as early calendars listed the feasts of saints.

Calendar in Irish (Féilire): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage