HeyRuaHow to say “Fenian” in Irish
- Irish:
- Fínín
- English:
- Fenian, Fineen
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FEE-neen” /ˈfʲiːnʲiːnʲ/
- Plural:
- Fíníní (Fenians)
- Genitive singular:
- Fínín, an Fhínín (e.g. uaigh an Fhínín, the Fenian's grave)
- Genitive plural:
- Fíníní, na bhFíníní (e.g. Éirí Amach na bhFíníní, the Fenian Rising)
What does “Fínín” mean?
“Fínín” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- Fenian
- A member of the Fenian Brotherhood or Irish Republican Brotherhood, the nineteenth-century movement for Irish independence.Also: Irish republican brotherhood member, irb member.
1 other meaning: Fineen
- 2Fineen
- A traditional Irish male first name, sometimes anglicised as Florence.Also: Florence, male name.
“Fínín” with the article
The plural of Fenian in Irish is Fíníní. Here is Fínín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fínín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Fínín, the Irish word for Fenian.
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Fenian in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Fenian?
The Irish for Fenian is Fínín (pronounced “FEE-neen”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is Fíníní. Depending on context it can also mean Fineen.
How do you pronounce Fínín in Irish?
Fínín is said like “FEE-neen” (IPA /ˈfʲiːnʲiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of Fenian in Irish?
The plural of Fínín is Fíníní; with the article, na Fíníní means “the Fenians”. The genitive plural is Fíníní, as in Éirí Amach na bhFíníní (the Fenian Rising).
Does Fínín have more than one meaning?
Yes. Fínín can mean Fenian or Fineen, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does Fínín change to Fhínín or bhFínín?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) Fínín becomes m'Fhínín (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhFínín (eclipsis).
Is Fínín the same as Fiann?
No. Fínín is a nineteenth-century Fenian revolutionary, while an Fhiann (Fianna) were the legendary warriors of Fionn mac Cumhaill, from whom the Fenians took their name.
