HeyRuaHow to say “furze” in Irish
- Irish:
- aiteann
- English:
- furze
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AT-yun” /ˈatʲən̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- aitinn, an aitinn (e.g. bláth an aitinn, the gorse flower)
What does “aiteann” mean?
- furze
- A spiny evergreen shrub with bright yellow flowers that grows wild on hillsides and rough land.Also: gorse, whin.
“Aiteann” with the article
Here is aiteann after the article (an t-alt).
an t-aiteann
the furze
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Aiteann” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aiteann, the Irish word for furze.
Tá an t-aiteann faoi bhláth ar an gcnoc.
The gorse is in bloom on the hill.
Bhí boladh láidir aitinn san aer.
There was a strong smell of gorse in the air.
Chuaigh an chaora i bhfostú san aiteann.
The sheep got caught in the furze.
Dódh aiteann ar an sliabh aréir.
Gorse was burned on the mountain last night.
Tá dealga géara ar an aiteann.
Gorse has sharp thorns.
Ghlan an feirmeoir an t-aiteann den pháirc.
The farmer cleared the furze from the field.
Is breá liom dath buí an aitinn.
I love the yellow colour of the gorse.
Other nouns in Irish
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Furze in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for furze?
The Irish for furze is aiteann (pronounced “AT-yun”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce aiteann in Irish?
Aiteann is said like “AT-yun” (IPA /ˈatʲən̪ˠ/).
Does aiteann have a plural?
No plural form is given for aiteann in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does aiteann sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aiteann (the furze), a haiteann (her furze), a n-aiteann (their furze).
Is there a difference between 'aiteann' and 'aiteann gallda'?
'Aiteann' is the common gorse or furze, while 'aiteann gallda' is used for broom, a similar shrub without spines.
