HeyRuaHow to say “family group” in Irish
- Irish:
- fine
- English:
- family group, race, territory of a family group
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FIN-yuh” /ˈfʲɪnʲə/
- Plural:
- finte (family groups)
- Genitive singular:
- fine, na fine (e.g. ceann na fine, head of the family group)
- Genitive plural:
- finte, na bhfinte (e.g. dlíthe na bhfinte, laws of the kin groups)
What does “fine” mean?
“Fine” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- family group
- A group of related families or kin, especially the extended kin group in early Irish society.Also: kin, kindred, clan, sept.
2 other meanings: race or territory of a family group
- 2race
- A people or race sharing common descent.Also: people, tribe.
- 3territory of a family group
- The land or territory held by a kin group.Also: territory, tribal land, family territory.
“Fine” with the article
The plural of family group in Irish is finte. Here is fine after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fine” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fine, the Irish word for family group.
Other nouns in Irish
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Family group in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for family group?
The Irish for family group is fine (pronounced “FIN-yuh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is finte. Depending on context it can also mean race or territory of a family group.
How do you pronounce fine in Irish?
Fine is said like “FIN-yuh” (IPA /ˈfʲɪnʲə/).
What is the plural of family group in Irish?
The plural of fine is finte; with the article, na finte means “the family groups”. The genitive plural is finte, as in dlíthe na bhfinte (laws of the kin groups).
Does fine have more than one meaning?
Yes. Fine can mean family group, race or territory of a family group, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does fine change to fhine or bhfine?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fine becomes m'fhine (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfine (eclipsis).
How is 'fine' different from 'clann' and 'teaghlach'?
'Fine' is the wider kin group, especially in a historical sense, while 'clann' means children or a clan and 'teaghlach' is a household family. It is not related to the English word 'fine'.
