HeyRuaHow to say “gust” in Irish
- Irish:
- feothan
- English:
- gust
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FYOH-han” /ˈfʲoːhən/
- Plural:
- feothain (gusts)
- Genitive singular:
- feothain, an fheothain (e.g. neart an fheothain, the strength of the gust)
- Genitive plural:
- feothan, na bhfeothan (e.g. neart na bhfeothan, the strength of the gusts)
What does “feothan” mean?
- gust
- A sudden short rush of wind; a breeze or puff of wind.Also: breeze, puff of wind, blast of wind.
Other Irish words for gust: séideán (gust)
“Feothan” with the article
The plural of gust in Irish is feothain. Here is feothan after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Feothan” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using feothan, the Irish word for gust.
Other nouns in Irish
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Gust in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for gust?
The Irish for gust is feothan (pronounced “FYOH-han”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is feothain.
How do you pronounce feothan in Irish?
Feothan is said like “FYOH-han” (IPA /ˈfʲoːhən/).
What is the plural of gust in Irish?
The plural of feothan is feothain; with the article, na feothain means “the gusts”. The genitive plural is feothan, as in neart na bhfeothan (the strength of the gusts).
Why does feothan change to fheothan or bhfeothan?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) feothan becomes m'fheothan (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfeothan (eclipsis).
How is 'feothan' different from 'leoithne'?
'Leoithne' is a gentle, steady breeze, while 'feothan' is a sudden gust or puff of wind.
