HeyRuaHow to say “farm” in Irish
- Irish:
- feirm
- English:
- farm, farm (rented land)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FERR-im” /fʲɛɾʲəmʲ/
- Plural:
- feirmeacha (farms)
- Genitive singular:
- feirme, na feirme (e.g. obair na feirme, farm work)
- Genitive plural:
- feirmeacha, na bhfeirmeacha (e.g. líon na bhfeirmeacha, the number of farms)
What does “feirm” mean?
“Feirm” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- farm
- An area of land with buildings where crops are grown or animals are kept.Also: farmstead, holding, ranch.
1 other meaning: farm (rented land)
- 2farm (rented land)
- A holding of land, especially one rented or leased, as in older usage.Also: farm, holding, leasehold.
“Feirm” with the article
The plural of farm in Irish is feirmeacha. Here is feirm after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Feirm” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using feirm, the Irish word for farm.
Other nouns in Irish
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Farm in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for farm?
The Irish for farm is feirm (pronounced “FERR-im”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is feirmeacha. Depending on context it can also mean farm (rented land).
How do you pronounce feirm in Irish?
Feirm is said like “FERR-im” (IPA /fʲɛɾʲəmʲ/).
What is the plural of farm in Irish?
The plural of feirm is feirmeacha; with the article, na feirmeacha means “the farms”. The genitive plural is feirmeacha, as in líon na bhfeirmeacha (the number of farms).
Does feirm have more than one meaning?
Yes. Feirm can mean farm or farm (rented land), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does feirm change to fheirm or bhfeirm?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) feirm becomes m'fheirm (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfeirm (eclipsis).
Do you say 'ar an bhfeirm' or 'ag an bhfeirm' for 'on the farm'?
The usual phrase is 'ar an bhfeirm' (on the farm), for example 'Tá sé ag obair ar an bhfeirm'.
What is the word for a farmer?
A farmer is 'feirmeoir', and farming is 'feirmeoireacht'.
