HeyRuaHow to say “Finnish” in Irish
- Irish:
- Fionlainnis
- English:
- Finnish
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “FIN-lin-ish” /ˈfʲɪn̪ˠl̪ˠən̠ʲɪʃ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- Fionlainnise, na Fionlainnise (e.g. foclóir Fionlainnise, a Finnish dictionary)
What does “Fionlainnis” mean?
- Finnish
- The language spoken in Finland.Also: Finnish language.
“Fionlainnis” with the article
Here is Fionlainnis after the article (an t-alt).
an Fhionlainnis
the Finnish
Lenition: F becomes Fh after an (feminine noun)
“Fionlainnis” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Fionlainnis, the Irish word for Finnish.
Labhraíonn sí Fionlainnis go líofa.
She speaks Finnish fluently.
Tá an Fhionlainnis an-deacair le foghlaim.
Finnish is very hard to learn.
Cheannaigh mé leabhar gramadaí Fionlainnise inné.
I bought a Finnish grammar book yesterday.
Níl focal Fionlainnise agam.
I don't have a word of Finnish.
Scríobhadh an t-úrscéal i bhFionlainnis ar dtús.
The novel was first written in Finnish.
Tá mo chuid Fionlainnise ag feabhsú.
My Finnish is improving.
An bhfuil Fionlainnis agat?
Do you speak Finnish?
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Finnish in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Finnish?
The Irish for Finnish is Fionlainnis (pronounced “FIN-lin-ish”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce Fionlainnis in Irish?
Fionlainnis is said like “FIN-lin-ish” (IPA /ˈfʲɪn̪ˠl̪ˠən̠ʲɪʃ/).
Does Fionlainnis have a plural?
No. Fionlainnis is a name, so it is used in the singular only.
Why does Fionlainnis change to Fhionlainnis or bhFionlainnis?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) Fionlainnis becomes m'Fhionlainnis (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhFionlainnis (eclipsis).
What is the difference between Fionlainnis and Fionlannach?
Fionlainnis is the Finnish language, while Fionlannach is a Finnish person; the country is an Fhionlainn.
How do I say 'I speak Finnish'?
Say 'Tá Fionlainnis agam' or 'Labhraím Fionlainnis'.
