HeyRuaHow to say “hem” in Irish
- Irish:
- fáithim
- English:
- hem
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FAW-him” /ˈfˠaːhɪmʲ/
- Plural:
- fáithimí (hems)
- Genitive singular:
- fáithime, na fáithime (e.g. fad na fáithime, the length of the hem)
- Genitive plural:
- fáithimí, na bhfáithimí (e.g. fuáil fáithimí, sewing hems)
What does “fáithim” mean?
- hem
- The edge of a piece of cloth or a garment that is folded over and sewn down.Also: seam edge, border of cloth.
“Fáithim” with the article
The plural of hem in Irish is fáithimí. Here is fáithim after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fáithim” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fáithim, the Irish word for hem.
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Hem in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hem?
The Irish for hem is fáithim (pronounced “FAW-him”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is fáithimí.
How do you pronounce fáithim in Irish?
Fáithim is said like “FAW-him” (IPA /ˈfˠaːhɪmʲ/).
What is the plural of hem in Irish?
The plural of fáithim is fáithimí; with the article, na fáithimí means “the hems”. The genitive plural is fáithimí, as in fuáil fáithimí (sewing hems).
Why does fáithim change to fháithim or bhfáithim?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fáithim becomes m'fháithim (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfáithim (eclipsis).
How do I say 'to hem' something in Irish?
You can use the verb 'fáithimigh' or say 'fáithim a chur ar rud', for example 'fáithim a chur ar an ngúna'.
