HeyRuaHow to say “handle” in Irish
- Irish:
- feac
- English:
- handle, bend
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “fyak” /fʲak/
- Plural:
- feacanna (handles)
- Genitive singular:
- feac, an fheac (e.g. fad an fheac, the length of the handle)
- Genitive plural:
- feacanna, na bhfeacanna (e.g. ceann na bhfeacanna, the end of the handles)
What does “feac” mean?
“Feac” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- handle
- The long wooden handle of a spade or similar tool.Also: spade handle, shaft, helve.
1 other meaning: bend
- 2bend
- A bend or crook in something, such as a bend in a stick or the crook of a limb.Also: crook, curve.
Other Irish words for handle: láimhseáil (handle), hanla (handle), dornchla (handle), láimhsigh (handle)
“Feac” with the article
The plural of handle in Irish is feacanna. Here is feac after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Feac” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using feac, the Irish word for handle.
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Handle in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for handle?
The Irish for handle is feac (pronounced “fyak”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is feacanna. Depending on context it can also mean bend.
How do you pronounce feac in Irish?
Feac is said like “fyak” (IPA /fʲak/).
What is the plural of handle in Irish?
The plural of feac is feacanna; with the article, na feacanna means “the handles”. The genitive plural is feacanna, as in ceann na bhfeacanna (the end of the handles).
Does feac have more than one meaning?
Yes. Feac can mean handle or bend, depending on context; the first is the most common. Feac also has its own entry as a verb meaning to bend.
Why does feac change to fheac or bhfeac?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) feac becomes m'fheac (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfeac (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'feac' and 'lámh' for a handle?
'Feac' is the long shaft of a spade or loy, while 'lámh' is a general word for a handle, as in 'lámh an chasúir' (the hammer handle). 'Cos' is also used for a long handle, as in 'cos scuaibe'.
