HeyRuaHow to say “charcoal” in Irish
- Irish:
- fioghual
- English:
- charcoal
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FIH-uh-ool” /ˈfʲɪ.ʊəl/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- fioghuail, an fhioghuail (e.g. mála fioghuail, a bag of charcoal)
What does “fioghual” mean?
- charcoal
- A black substance made by burning wood slowly with little air, used as fuel or for drawing.Also: wood charcoal, char.
Other Irish words for charcoal: gual (coal)
“Fioghual” with the article
Here is fioghual after the article (an t-alt).
an fioghual
the charcoal
No change after an
“Fioghual” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fioghual, the Irish word for charcoal.
Cheannaigh mé fioghual don bheárbaiciú.
I bought charcoal for the barbecue.
Tá an fioghual ag dó go maith anois.
The charcoal is burning well now.
Las sé an tine le píosaí fioghuail.
He lit the fire with pieces of charcoal.
Rinne an t-ealaíontóir líníocht i bhfioghual.
The artist made a drawing in charcoal.
Tá mo lámha dubh ón bhfioghual.
My hands are black from the charcoal.
Cuir tuilleadh fioghuail ar an ngríl.
Put more charcoal on the grill.
Déantar fioghual as adhmad a dhó go mall.
Charcoal is made by burning wood slowly.
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Charcoal in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for charcoal?
The Irish for charcoal is fioghual (pronounced “FIH-uh-ool”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce fioghual in Irish?
Fioghual is said like “FIH-uh-ool” (IPA /ˈfʲɪ.ʊəl/).
Does fioghual have a plural?
No plural form is given for fioghual in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does fioghual change to fhioghual or bhfioghual?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fioghual becomes m'fhioghual (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfioghual (eclipsis).
How is fioghual different from gual?
Gual is coal dug from the ground, while fioghual is charcoal made by burning wood; the word literally means 'wood coal'.
