HeyRuaHow to say “fiddling” in Irish
- Irish:
- fidléireacht
- English:
- fiddling, fiddling about
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “FID-lay-rukht” /ˈfʲɪdʲlʲeːɾʲəxt̪/
- Genitive singular:
- fidléireachta, na fidléireachta (e.g. ceacht fidléireachta, a fiddling lesson)
What does “fidléireacht” mean?
“Fidléireacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- fiddling
- The playing of the fiddle, especially traditional music on the fiddle.Also: fiddle playing, violin playing, fiddle music.
1 other meaning: fiddling about
- 2fiddling about
- Idle fidgeting or messing about with something, doing nothing useful.Also: fidgeting, tinkering, messing about.
“Fidléireacht” with the article
Here is fidléireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Fidléireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fidléireacht, the Irish word for fiddling.
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Fiddling in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fiddling?
The Irish for fiddling is fidléireacht (pronounced “FID-lay-rukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean fiddling about.
How do you pronounce fidléireacht in Irish?
Fidléireacht is said like “FID-lay-rukht” (IPA /ˈfʲɪdʲlʲeːɾʲəxt̪/).
Does fidléireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for fidléireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does fidléireacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Fidléireacht can mean fiddling or fiddling about, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does fidléireacht change to fhidléireacht or bhfidléireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fidléireacht becomes m'fhidléireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfidléireacht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between fidléireacht and fidléir?
Fidléireacht is the activity of playing the fiddle, while fidléir is the person who plays it, a fiddler.
Is the instrument itself called fidléireacht?
No, the instrument is fidil or veidhlín; fidléireacht is only the playing.
