HeyRuaHow to say “hunting” in Irish
- Irish:
- fiach
- English:
- hunting, chase
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- fiach, to hunt (ag fiach, hunting)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “fee-ukh” /fʲiəx/
- Genitive singular:
- fiaigh, an fhiaigh (e.g. madra fiaigh, hunting dog)
What does “fiach” mean?
“Fiach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- hunting
- The activity of chasing and killing wild animals or birds, used as the verbal noun of the verb fiach (to hunt).Also: hunt, chase, pursuit.
1 other meaning: chase
- 2chase
- The act of pursuing someone or something in order to catch it.Also: pursuit, chasing.
Other Irish words for hunting: seilg (hunting), sealgaireacht (hunting), sealg (hunt)
The same spelling has its own page as:
“Fiach” as a verbal noun
After ag, fiach means hunting: it is the verbal noun of the verb fiach (to hunt). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Fiach” with the article
Here is fiach after the article (an t-alt).
“Fiach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fiach, the Irish word for hunting.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Hunting in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hunting?
The Irish for hunting is fiach (pronounced “fee-ukh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean chase.
How do you pronounce fiach in Irish?
Fiach is said like “fee-ukh” (IPA /fʲiəx/).
Does fiach have a plural?
No plural form is given for fiach in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does fiach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Fiach can mean hunting or chase, depending on context; the first is the most common. Fiach also has its own entry as a noun, masculine meaning raven. Fiach also has its own entry as a verb meaning to hunt.
Why does fiach change to fhiach or bhfiach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fiach becomes m'fhiach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfiach (eclipsis).
Is this the same word as fiach meaning raven or debt?
No. Fiach meaning hunt has genitive fiaigh and no plural, while fiach meaning raven or debt has genitive féich and plural fiacha, as in fiach dubh (raven) and fiacha (debts).
How do I say someone is hunting?
Use ag fiach, for example Tá siad ag fiach (they are hunting). The word sealg is a common synonym.
