HeyRuaHow to say “deer” in Irish
- Irish:
- fia
- English:
- deer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “fee-uh” /fʲiə/
- Plural:
- fianna (deer)
- Genitive singular:
- fia, an fhia (e.g. adharca an fhia, the antlers of the deer)
- Genitive plural:
- fianna, na bhfianna (e.g. tréad na bhfianna, the herd of the deer)
What does “fia” mean?
- deer
- A wild animal with hooves, the male of which usually has antlers.Also: red deer, stag, hind.
“Fia” with the article
The plural of deer in Irish is fianna. Here is fia after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fia” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fia, the Irish word for deer.
Other nouns in Irish
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Deer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for deer?
The Irish for deer is fia (pronounced “fee-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fianna.
How do you pronounce fia in Irish?
Fia is said like “fee-uh” (IPA /fʲiə/).
What is the plural of deer in Irish?
The plural of fia is fianna; with the article, na fianna means “the deer”. The genitive plural is fianna, as in tréad na bhfianna (the herd of the deer).
Why does fia change to fhia or bhfia?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fia becomes m'fhia (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfia (eclipsis).
What is the word for a female deer?
A hind or doe is 'eilit', and a stag is often called 'damh' or 'fia fireann'.
How do you say venison in Irish?
Venison is 'feoil fia', literally the meat of a deer.
