HeyRuaHow to say “fiddle” in Irish
- Irish:
- fidil
- English:
- fiddle
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FID-il” /ˈfʲɪdʲəlʲ/
- Plural:
- fidleacha (fiddles)
- Genitive singular:
- fidle, na fidle (e.g. ceol na fidle, the music of the fiddle)
- Genitive plural:
- fidleacha, na bhfidleacha (e.g. seinm na bhfidleacha, the playing of the fiddles)
What does “fidil” mean?
- fiddle
- A violin, especially as used to play traditional music.Also: violin.
Other Irish words for fiddle: veidhlín (violin)
“Fidil” with the article
The plural of fiddle in Irish is fidleacha. Here is fidil after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fidil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fidil, the Irish word for fiddle.
Other nouns in Irish
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Fiddle in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fiddle?
The Irish for fiddle is fidil (pronounced “FID-il”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is fidleacha.
How do you pronounce fidil in Irish?
Fidil is said like “FID-il” (IPA /ˈfʲɪdʲəlʲ/).
What is the plural of fiddle in Irish?
The plural of fidil is fidleacha; with the article, na fidleacha means “the fiddles”. The genitive plural is fidleacha, as in seinm na bhfidleacha (the playing of the fiddles).
Why does fidil change to fhidil or bhfidil?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fidil becomes m'fhidil (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfidil (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'fidil' and 'veidhlín'?
Both mean the same instrument; 'fidil' is usual in traditional music, while 'veidhlín' is often used in classical contexts.
