Device in Irish (Feiste): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for device?

The Irish for device is feiste (pronounced “FESH-tyeh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is feistí. Depending on context it can also mean fitting or arrangement.

Q: What is the plural of device in Irish?

The plural of feiste is feistí; with the article, na feistí means “the devices”. The genitive plural is feistí, as in úsáid na bhfeistí (the use of the devices).

Q: Does feiste have more than one meaning?

Yes. Feiste can mean device, fitting or arrangement, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “device” in Irish

Irish:: feiste
English:: device, fitting, arrangement
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “FESH-tyeh” /ˈfʲɛʃtʲə/

Various forms

Plural:: feistí (devices)
Genitive singular:: feiste, na feiste (e.g. praghas na feiste, the price of the device)
Genitive plural:: feistí, na bhfeistí (e.g. úsáid na bhfeistí, the use of the devices)

What does “feiste” mean?

“Feiste” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

device: A piece of equipment or apparatus made for a particular purpose.Also: apparatus, appliance, gadget.

2 other meanings: fitting or arrangement

2fitting: Something fixed or installed in place, such as a mounting, fastening or installation.Also: installation, mounting, fastening, fixture.
3arrangement: The way something is arranged, adjusted or set up.Also: adjustment, setup.

Other Irish words for device: inneall (machine), gléas (device), seift (device), meaisín (machine)

“Feiste” with the article

The plural of device in Irish is feistí. Here is feiste after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an fheiste

the device

Lenition: f becomes fh after an (feminine noun)

na feistí

the devices

Plural: no change after na

“Feiste” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using feiste, the Irish word for device.

Cheannaigh mé feiste nua don chistin.

I bought a new device for the kitchen.

Níl an fheiste seo ag obair i gceart.

This device isn't working properly.

Léigh treoracha na feiste ar dtús.

Read the device's instructions first.

Tá a lán feistí leictreacha sa teach.

There are lots of electrical devices in the house.

Chaill mé an fheiste luchtaithe arís.

I lost the charger again.

Chuir mé cadhnra nua san fheiste.

I put a new battery in the device.

Aimsíodh feiste phléascach in aice an droichid.

An explosive device was found near the bridge.

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Device in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for device?

The Irish for device is feiste (pronounced “FESH-tyeh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is feistí. Depending on context it can also mean fitting or arrangement.

How do you pronounce feiste in Irish?

Feiste is said like “FESH-tyeh” (IPA /ˈfʲɛʃtʲə/).

What is the plural of device in Irish?

The plural of feiste is feistí; with the article, na feistí means “the devices”. The genitive plural is feistí, as in úsáid na bhfeistí (the use of the devices).

Does feiste have more than one meaning?

Yes. Feiste can mean device, fitting or arrangement, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does feiste change to fheiste or bhfeiste?

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

What is the difference between feiste and gléas?

Both can mean device; gléas is the more general everyday word for an instrument or appliance, while feiste is common in technical and official language, as in feiste phléascach.

Is feiste related to feisteas?

Yes, both come from the verb feistigh (fit, fix); feisteas means fittings, furnishings or outfit.

Device in Irish (Feiste): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage