HeyRuaHow to say “fortune” in Irish
- Irish:
- fortún
- English:
- fortune
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “for-TOON” /fˠɔɾˠˈt̪ˠuːnˠ/
- Plural:
- fortúin (fortunes)
- Genitive singular:
- fortúin, an fhortúin (e.g. roth an fhortúin, the wheel of fortune)
- Genitive plural:
- fortún, na bhfortún (e.g. lucht déanta fortún, people who make fortunes)
What does “fortún” mean?
“Fortún” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- fortune
- Luck or chance, good or bad, that affects what happens to a person.Also: luck, chance, fate.
1 other meaning:
- 2fortune
- A large amount of money or wealth.Also: wealth, riches.
“Fortún” with the article
The plural of fortune in Irish is fortúin. Here is fortún after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fortún” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fortún, the Irish word for fortune.
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Fortune in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fortune?
The Irish for fortune is fortún (pronounced “for-TOON”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fortúin.
How do you pronounce fortún in Irish?
Fortún is said like “for-TOON” (IPA /fˠɔɾˠˈt̪ˠuːnˠ/).
What is the plural of fortune in Irish?
The plural of fortún is fortúin; with the article, na fortúin means “the fortunes”. The genitive plural is fortún, as in lucht déanta fortún (people who make fortunes).
Why does fortún change to fhortún or bhfortún?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fortún becomes m'fhortún (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfortún (eclipsis).
Is 'fortún' the usual word for luck?
For everyday luck 'ádh' is far more common (tá an t-ádh leat); 'fortún' is used more for fate or for a large sum of money.
