HeyRuaHow to say “hunter” in Irish
- Irish:
- fiagaí
- English:
- hunter
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FEE-uh-gee” /ˈfʲiəɡiː/
- Plural:
- fiagaithe (hunters)
- Genitive singular:
- fiagaí, an fhiagaí (e.g. gunna an fhiagaí, the hunter's gun)
- Genitive plural:
- fiagaithe, na bhfiagaithe (e.g. cumann fiagaithe, a hunters' club)
What does “fiagaí” mean?
- hunter
- A person who hunts wild animals, especially with hounds or a gun.Also: huntsman, chaser.
Other Irish words for hunter: sealgaire (hunter)
“Fiagaí” with the article
The plural of hunter in Irish is fiagaithe. Here is fiagaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fiagaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fiagaí, the Irish word for hunter.
Other nouns in Irish
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Hunter in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hunter?
The Irish for hunter is fiagaí (pronounced “FEE-uh-gee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fiagaithe.
How do you pronounce fiagaí in Irish?
Fiagaí is said like “FEE-uh-gee” (IPA /ˈfʲiəɡiː/).
What is the plural of hunter in Irish?
The plural of fiagaí is fiagaithe; with the article, na fiagaithe means “the hunters”. The genitive plural is fiagaithe, as in cumann fiagaithe (a hunters' club).
Why does fiagaí change to fhiagaí or bhfiagaí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fiagaí becomes m'fhiagaí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfiagaí (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'fiagaí' and 'sealgaire'?
Both mean hunter; 'fiagaí' is linked to 'fiach' (hunting, the chase), while 'sealgaire' comes from 'sealg' and is also common, especially in Ulster.
