HeyRuaHow to say “ferret” in Irish
- Irish:
- firéad
- English:
- ferret
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FIR-ayd” /ˈfʲɪɾʲeːd̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- firéid (ferrets)
- Genitive singular:
- firéid, an fhiréid (e.g. eireaball an fhiréid, the ferret's tail)
- Genitive plural:
- firéad, na bhfiréad (e.g. cró firéad, a ferret hutch)
What does “firéad” mean?
- ferret
- A small, thin, domesticated animal of the weasel family, used for hunting rabbits and rats or kept as a pet.Also: polecat, weasel.
“Firéad” with the article
The plural of ferret in Irish is firéid. Here is firéad after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Firéad” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using firéad, the Irish word for ferret.
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Ferret in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ferret?
The Irish for ferret is firéad (pronounced “FIR-ayd”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is firéid.
How do you pronounce firéad in Irish?
Firéad is said like “FIR-ayd” (IPA /ˈfʲɪɾʲeːd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of ferret in Irish?
The plural of firéad is firéid; with the article, na firéid means “the ferrets”. The genitive plural is firéad, as in cró firéad (a ferret hutch).
Why does firéad change to fhiréad or bhfiréad?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) firéad becomes m'fhiréad (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfiréad (eclipsis).
Is 'firéad' the same animal as 'easóg'?
No. 'Easóg' is the wild stoat, while 'firéad' is the domesticated ferret used for hunting rabbits.
