HeyRuaHow to say “coolness” in Irish
- Irish:
- fionnuaire
- English:
- coolness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FYUN-oor-uh” /ˈfʲʊnˠuəɾʲə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- fionnuaire, na fionnuaire (e.g. i bhfionnuaire na hoíche, in the cool of the night)
What does “fionnuaire” mean?
- coolness
- A pleasant, fresh coolness, especially of air, water or weather.Also: freshness, cool, chill.
“Fionnuaire” with the article
Here is fionnuaire after the article (an t-alt).
an fhionnuaire
the coolness
Lenition: f becomes fh after an (feminine noun)
“Fionnuaire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fionnuaire, the Irish word for coolness.
Bhí fionnuaire dheas san aer ar maidin.
There was a nice coolness in the air this morning.
Bhraith mé fionnuaire na habhann ar m'aghaidh.
I felt the coolness of the river on my face.
Is maith liom fionnuaire an tráthnóna sa samhradh.
I like the cool of the evening in summer.
Shuíomar faoi na crainn ar lorg fionnuaire.
We sat under the trees to get out of the heat.
Tháinig fionnuaire isteach tríd an bhfuinneog oscailte.
A coolness came in through the open window.
Ní raibh aon fhionnuaire le fáil sa chathair.
There was no cool air to be found in the city.
Thug an ghaoth fionnuaire tar éis an teasa.
The wind brought coolness after the heat.
Other nouns in Irish
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Coolness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for coolness?
The Irish for coolness is fionnuaire (pronounced “FYUN-oor-uh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce fionnuaire in Irish?
Fionnuaire is said like “FYUN-oor-uh” (IPA /ˈfʲʊnˠuəɾʲə/).
Does fionnuaire have a plural?
No plural form is given for fionnuaire in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does fionnuaire change to fhionnuaire or bhfionnuaire?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fionnuaire becomes m'fhionnuaire (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfionnuaire (eclipsis).
How is 'fionnuaire' different from 'fuacht'?
'Fionnuaire' is a pleasant, refreshing coolness, while 'fuacht' is cold, often unpleasant. The adjective is 'fionnuar', cool.
