HeyRuaHow to say “carnivore” in Irish
- Irish:
- feoiliteoir
- English:
- carnivore, meat-eater
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FYOH-il-it-yohr” /ˈfʲoːlʲɪtʲoːrʲ/
- Plural:
- feoiliteoirí (carnivores)
- Genitive singular:
- feoiliteora, an fheoiliteora (e.g. fiacla an fheoiliteora, the carnivore's teeth)
- Genitive plural:
- feoiliteoirí, na bhfeoiliteoirí (e.g. aiste bia na bhfeoiliteoirí, the diet of the carnivores)
What does “feoiliteoir” mean?
“Feoiliteoir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- carnivore
- An animal or plant that eats meat or the flesh of other animals.Also: meat-eater, carnivorous animal, predator.
1 other meaning: meat-eater
- 2meat-eater
- A person who eats meat, as opposed to a vegetarian.Also: carnivore, non-vegetarian.
“Feoiliteoir” with the article
The plural of carnivore in Irish is feoiliteoirí. Here is feoiliteoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Feoiliteoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using feoiliteoir, the Irish word for carnivore.
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Carnivore in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for carnivore?
The Irish for carnivore is feoiliteoir (pronounced “FYOH-il-it-yohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is feoiliteoirí. Depending on context it can also mean meat-eater.
How do you pronounce feoiliteoir in Irish?
Feoiliteoir is said like “FYOH-il-it-yohr” (IPA /ˈfʲoːlʲɪtʲoːrʲ/).
What is the plural of carnivore in Irish?
The plural of feoiliteoir is feoiliteoirí; with the article, na feoiliteoirí means “the carnivores”. The genitive plural is feoiliteoirí, as in aiste bia na bhfeoiliteoirí (the diet of the carnivores).
Does feoiliteoir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Feoiliteoir can mean carnivore or meat-eater, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does feoiliteoir change to fheoiliteoir or bhfeoiliteoir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) feoiliteoir becomes m'fheoiliteoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfeoiliteoir (eclipsis).
What is the opposite of 'feoiliteoir'?
A plant-eater is 'luibhiteoir' (herbivore), and an animal that eats both is 'uiliteoir' (omnivore).
