HeyRuaHow to say “extent” in Irish
- Irish:
- feadh
- English:
- extent
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “fya” /fʲa/
- Genitive singular:
- feadha, an fheadha (e.g. ar fud an fheadha, throughout the extent)
What does “feadh” mean?
- extent
- The length or extent of something in space or time, used mainly in the phrase 'ar feadh' meaning for, during or throughout.Also: length, duration, for, during, throughout.
Other Irish words for extent: achar (distance)
“Feadh” with the article
Here is feadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Feadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using feadh, the Irish word for extent.
Other nouns in Irish
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Extent in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for extent?
The Irish for extent is feadh (pronounced “fya”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce feadh in Irish?
Feadh is said like “fya” (IPA /fʲa/).
Does feadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for feadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does feadh change to fheadh or bhfeadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) feadh becomes m'fheadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfeadh (eclipsis).
What case follows 'ar feadh'?
'Ar feadh' is followed by the genitive: 'ar feadh míosa' (for a month), 'ar feadh na hoíche' (all night).
What is the difference between 'ar feadh' and 'le'?
'Ar feadh' gives the length of a period, 'ar feadh bliana' (for a year), while 'le bliain' means for the past year up to now, 'tá mé anseo le bliain'.
