HeyRuaHow to say “fuchsia” in Irish
- Irish:
- fiúise
- English:
- fuchsia
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FYOO-shuh” /ˈfʲuːʃə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- fiúise, na fiúise (e.g. bláthanna na fiúise, the flowers of the fuchsia)
What does “fiúise” mean?
- fuchsia
- A shrub with drooping red and purple flowers, common in hedges in the west of Ireland.Also: fuchsia plant, fuchsia hedge, fuchsia bush.
“Fiúise” with the article
Here is fiúise after the article (an t-alt).
an fhiúise
the fuchsia
Lenition: f becomes fh after an (feminine noun)
“Fiúise” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fiúise, the Irish word for fuchsia.
Tá fiúise ag fás sa ghairdín.
Fuchsia is growing in the garden.
Tá an fhiúise faoi bhláth anois.
The fuchsia is in bloom now.
Is breá liom dath dearg na fiúise.
I love the red colour of the fuchsia.
Tá fál fiúise timpeall na páirce.
There is a fuchsia hedge around the field.
Chuir mo mháthair fiúise in aice an dorais.
My mother planted fuchsia beside the door.
Bhí beacha i measc na fiúise.
There were bees among the fuchsia.
Feicfidh tú fiúise ar gach bóthar i gCiarraí.
You will see fuchsia on every road in Kerry.
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Fuchsia in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fuchsia?
The Irish for fuchsia is fiúise (pronounced “FYOO-shuh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce fiúise in Irish?
Fiúise is said like “FYOO-shuh” (IPA /ˈfʲuːʃə/).
Does fiúise have a plural?
No plural form is given for fiúise in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does fiúise change to fhiúise or bhfiúise?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fiúise becomes m'fhiúise (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfiúise (eclipsis).
Is there another Irish name for fuchsia?
Yes, in Munster it is also called 'deora Dé' (God's tears), a traditional name for the fuchsia flowers.
