HeyRuaHow to say “fiddler” in Irish
- Irish:
- fidléir
- English:
- fiddler
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FID-lair” /ˈfʲɪdʲlʲeːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- fidléirí (fiddlers)
- Genitive singular:
- fidléara, an fhidléara (e.g. veidhlín an fhidléara, the fiddler's fiddle)
- Genitive plural:
- fidléirí, na bhfidléirí (e.g. seisiún na bhfidléirí, the fiddlers' session)
What does “fidléir” mean?
- fiddler
- A person who plays the fiddle, especially in traditional music.Also: fiddle player, violinist.
“Fidléir” with the article
The plural of fiddler in Irish is fidléirí. Here is fidléir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fidléir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fidléir, the Irish word for fiddler.
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Fiddler in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fiddler?
The Irish for fiddler is fidléir (pronounced “FID-lair”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fidléirí.
How do you pronounce fidléir in Irish?
Fidléir is said like “FID-lair” (IPA /ˈfʲɪdʲlʲeːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of fiddler in Irish?
The plural of fidléir is fidléirí; with the article, na fidléirí means “the fiddlers”. The genitive plural is fidléirí, as in seisiún na bhfidléirí (the fiddlers' session).
Why does fidléir change to fhidléir or bhfidléir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fidléir becomes m'fhidléir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfidléir (eclipsis).
What is the instrument a fidléir plays called?
The fiddle is usually called veidhlín in Irish, and fidil is also used; a fidléir plays it, often in traditional music.
