HeyRuaHow to say “flipper” in Irish
- Irish:
- flípear
- English:
- flipper
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FLEE-per” /ˈfʲlʲiːpʲəɾ/
- Plural:
- flípir (flippers)
- Genitive singular:
- flípir, an fhlípir (e.g. barr an fhlípir, the tip of the flipper)
- Genitive plural:
- flípear, na bhflípear (e.g. cumhacht na bhflípear, the power of the flippers)
What does “flípear” mean?
“Flípear” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- flipper
- A broad flat limb that a seal, turtle or similar animal uses for swimming.Also: seal flipper, fin.
1 other meaning:
- 2flipper
- A flat rubber shoe-like fin worn on the foot to help with swimming or diving.Also: swim fin, diving fin.
“Flípear” with the article
The plural of flipper in Irish is flípir. Here is flípear after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Flípear” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using flípear, the Irish word for flipper.
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Flipper in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for flipper?
The Irish for flipper is flípear (pronounced “FLEE-per”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is flípir.
How do you pronounce flípear in Irish?
Flípear is said like “FLEE-per” (IPA /ˈfʲlʲiːpʲəɾ/).
What is the plural of flipper in Irish?
The plural of flípear is flípir; with the article, na flípir means “the flippers”. The genitive plural is flípear, as in cumhacht na bhflípear (the power of the flippers).
Why does flípear change to fhlípear or bhflípear?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) flípear becomes mo fhlípear (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhflípear (eclipsis).
What is the difference between flípear and eite?
Eite is a fish's fin or a bird's wing, while flípear is the broad flipper of a seal or turtle, or a swimmer's rubber flipper.
