HeyRuaHow to say “February” in Irish
- Irish:
- Feabhra
- English:
- February
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FYOW-ruh” /ˈfʲəuɾˠə/
- Plural:
- Feabhraí (Februarys)
- Genitive singular:
- Feabhra, na Feabhra (e.g. mí Feabhra, the month of February)
- Genitive plural:
- Feabhraí, na bhFeabhraí (e.g. aimsir na bhFeabhraí, the weather of past Februaries)
What does “Feabhra” mean?
- February
- The second month of the year, between January and March.Also: feb, second month.
“Feabhra” with the article
The plural of February in Irish is Feabhraí. Here is Feabhra after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Feabhra” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Feabhra, the Irish word for February.
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February in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for February?
The Irish for February is Feabhra (pronounced “FYOW-ruh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is Feabhraí.
How do you pronounce Feabhra in Irish?
Feabhra is said like “FYOW-ruh” (IPA /ˈfʲəuɾˠə/).
What is the plural of February in Irish?
The plural of Feabhra is Feabhraí; with the article, na Feabhraí means “the Februarys”. The genitive plural is Feabhraí, as in aimsir na bhFeabhraí (the weather of past Februaries).
Why does Feabhra change to Fheabhra or bhFeabhra?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) Feabhra becomes m'Fheabhra (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhFeabhra (eclipsis).
How do I say 'in February' in Irish?
Say 'i mí Feabhra' or 'i bhFeabhra', with eclipsis after i.
Is February considered winter or spring in Ireland?
Traditionally Feabhra is the first month of spring, an t-earrach, which begins on Lá Fhéile Bríde, 1 February.
