HeyRuaHow to say “fillet” in Irish
- Irish:
- filléad
- English:
- fillet
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FIL-ayd” /ˈfʲɪlʲeːd̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- filléid (fillets)
- Genitive singular:
- filléid, an fhilléid (e.g. meáchan an fhilléid, the weight of the fillet)
- Genitive plural:
- filléad, na bhfilléad (e.g. pacáiste filléad, a pack of fillets)
What does “filléad” mean?
- fillet
- A boneless strip or slice of meat or fish.Also: fillet of fish, fillet steak, boneless cut.
“Filléad” with the article
The plural of fillet in Irish is filléid. Here is filléad after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Filléad” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using filléad, the Irish word for fillet.
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Fillet in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fillet?
The Irish for fillet is filléad (pronounced “FIL-ayd”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is filléid.
How do you pronounce filléad in Irish?
Filléad is said like “FIL-ayd” (IPA /ˈfʲɪlʲeːd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of fillet in Irish?
The plural of filléad is filléid; with the article, na filléid means “the fillets”. The genitive plural is filléad, as in pacáiste filléad (a pack of fillets).
Why does filléad change to fhilléad or bhfilléad?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) filléad becomes m'fhilléad (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfilléad (eclipsis).
How do I say 'fillet of fish' in Irish?
Say 'filléad éisc', with 'iasc' in the genitive; similarly 'filléad bradáin' for salmon fillet.
