Glider in Irish (Faoileoir): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for glider?

The Irish for glider is faoileoir (pronounced “FWEE-lyoh-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is faoileoirí. Depending on context it can also mean glider (person).

Q: What is the plural of glider in Irish?

The plural of faoileoir is faoileoirí; with the article, na faoileoirí means “the gliders”. The genitive plural is faoileoirí, as in club faoileoirí (a gliders' club).

Q: Does faoileoir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Faoileoir can mean glider or glider (person), depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “glider” in Irish

Irish:: faoileoir
English:: glider, glider (person)
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “FWEE-lyoh-ir” /ˈfˠiːlʲoːɾʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: faoileoirí (gliders)
Genitive singular:: faoileora, an fhaoileora (e.g. sciathán an fhaoileora, the wing of the glider)
Genitive plural:: faoileoirí, na bhfaoileoirí (e.g. club faoileoirí, a gliders' club)

What does “faoileoir” mean?

“Faoileoir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

glider: An aircraft without an engine that flies by riding air currents.Also: sailplane, gliding aircraft.

1 other meaning: glider (person)

2glider (person): A person who glides, especially one who flies a glider.Also: glider pilot, glider, soarer.

“Faoileoir” with the article

The plural of glider in Irish is faoileoirí. Here is faoileoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an faoileoir

the glider

No change after an

na faoileoirí

the gliders

Plural: no change after na

“Faoileoir” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using faoileoir, the Irish word for glider.

Chonaic mé faoileoir os cionn na gcnoc inné.

I saw a glider above the hills yesterday.

Níl inneall ar bith ag an bhfaoileoir.

The glider has no engine at all.

Bhí píolóta an fhaoileora an-chiúin.

The glider's pilot was very calm.

Tá trí fhaoileoir ag an gclub.

The club has three gliders.

Thuirling na faoileoirí go réidh ar an bpáirc.

The gliders landed gently in the field.

Chuaigh m'athair suas i bhfaoileoir uair amháin.

My father went up in a glider once.

Bhí mo chéad turas san fhaoileoir iontach.

My first trip in the glider was amazing.

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Glider in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for glider?

The Irish for glider is faoileoir (pronounced “FWEE-lyoh-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is faoileoirí. Depending on context it can also mean glider (person).

How do you pronounce faoileoir in Irish?

Faoileoir is said like “FWEE-lyoh-ir” (IPA /ˈfˠiːlʲoːɾʲ/).

What is the plural of glider in Irish?

The plural of faoileoir is faoileoirí; with the article, na faoileoirí means “the gliders”. The genitive plural is faoileoirí, as in club faoileoirí (a gliders' club).

Does faoileoir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Faoileoir can mean glider or glider (person), depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does faoileoir change to fhaoileoir or bhfaoileoir?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) faoileoir becomes m'fhaoileoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfaoileoir (eclipsis).

Is 'faoileoir' related to 'faoileán' (seagull)?

They look similar, but 'faoileoir' comes from the verb 'faoileáil' (glide, hover), and is the word for a glider; 'faoileán' is the seagull.

Glider in Irish (Faoileoir): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage