Fantasy in Irish (Fantaise): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for fantasy?

The Irish for fantasy is fantaise (pronounced “FAN-tash-uh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is fantaisí. Depending on context it can also mean fantasia.

Q: What is the plural of fantasy in Irish?

The plural of fantaise is fantaisí; with the article, na fantaisí means “the fantasies”. The genitive plural is fantaisí, as in saol na bhfantaisí (the world of fantasies).

Q: Does fantaise have more than one meaning?

Yes. Fantaise can mean fantasy or fantasia, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “fantasy” in Irish

Irish:: fantaise
English:: fantasy, fantasia
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “FAN-tash-uh” /ˈfˠanˠt̪ˠəʃə/

Various forms

Plural:: fantaisí (fantasies)
Genitive singular:: fantaise, na fantaise (e.g. saol na fantaise, the world of fantasy)
Genitive plural:: fantaisí, na bhfantaisí (e.g. saol na bhfantaisí, the world of fantasies)

What does “fantaise” mean?

“Fantaise” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

fantasy: An imagined idea or story that is not real, often pleasant or unlikely.Also: fancy, daydream, imagination.

1 other meaning: fantasia

2fantasia: A piece of music with a free form, not following a strict structure.Also: fantasy, musical fantasy.

“Fantaise” with the article

The plural of fantasy in Irish is fantaisí. Here is fantaise after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an fhantaise

the fantasy

Lenition: f becomes fh after an (feminine noun)

na fantaisí

the fantasies

Plural: no change after na

“Fantaise” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using fantaise, the Irish word for fantasy.

Ní raibh ann ach fantaise.

It was nothing but a fantasy.

Is maith liom scéalta fantaise.

I like fantasy stories.

Tá an fhantaise sin dodhéanta.

That fantasy is impossible.

Bhí fantaisí aici faoi bheith ina réalta.

She had fantasies about being a star.

Is í m'fhantaise teach cois farraige.

My fantasy is a house by the sea.

Tá sé ag maireachtáil i bhfantaise.

He is living in a fantasy.

Sheinn an cheolfhoireann fantaise le Mozart.

The orchestra played a fantasia by Mozart.

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Fantasy in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for fantasy?

The Irish for fantasy is fantaise (pronounced “FAN-tash-uh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is fantaisí. Depending on context it can also mean fantasia.

How do you pronounce fantaise in Irish?

Fantaise is said like “FAN-tash-uh” (IPA /ˈfˠanˠt̪ˠəʃə/).

What is the plural of fantasy in Irish?

The plural of fantaise is fantaisí; with the article, na fantaisí means “the fantasies”. The genitive plural is fantaisí, as in saol na bhfantaisí (the world of fantasies).

Does fantaise have more than one meaning?

Yes. Fantaise can mean fantasy or fantasia, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does fantaise change to fhantaise or bhfantaise?

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

What is the difference between 'fantaise' and 'samhlaíocht'?

'Samhlaíocht' is the faculty of imagination, while 'fantaise' is a particular imagined thing or fantasy, or the fantasy genre.

Fantasy in Irish (Fantaise): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage