HeyRuaHow to say “fitting” in Irish
- Irish:
- feistiú
- English:
- fitting, mooring, arranging
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- feistigh, to fit (ag feistiú, fitting)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FESH-tyoo” /ˈfʲɛʃtʲuː/
- Genitive singular:
- feistithe, an fheistithe (e.g. le linn an fheistithe, during the fitting)
What does “feistiú” mean?
“Feistiú” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- fitting
- The verbal noun of the verb feistigh: the act of fitting, fixing or installing something in place.Also: fixing, installation, fitting out.
2 other meanings: mooring or arranging
- 2mooring
- The act of mooring or securing a boat in place.Also: berthing, securing.
- 3arranging
- The act of arranging, tidying or putting something in order, also used of dressing someone up.Also: tidying, dressing, settling.
“Feistiú” as a verbal noun
After ag, feistiú means fitting: it is the verbal noun of the verb feistigh (to fit). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Feistiú” with the article
Here is feistiú after the article (an t-alt).
“Feistiú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using feistiú, the Irish word for fitting.
Other nouns in Irish
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Fitting in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fitting?
The Irish for fitting is feistiú (pronounced “FESH-tyoo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean mooring or arranging.
How do you pronounce feistiú in Irish?
Feistiú is said like “FESH-tyoo” (IPA /ˈfʲɛʃtʲuː/).
Does feistiú have a plural?
No plural form is given for feistiú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does feistiú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Feistiú can mean fitting, mooring or arranging, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does feistiú change to fheistiú or bhfeistiú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) feistiú becomes m'fheistiú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfeistiú (eclipsis).
What is the difference between feistiú and feisteas?
Feistiú is the act of fitting or fixing, while feisteas means the fittings or furnishings themselves, as in feisteas tí, 'house fittings'.
