HeyRuaHow to say “kindling” in Irish
- Irish:
- fadú
- English:
- kindling, stirring up
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- fadaigh, to kindle (ag fadú, kindling)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “fa-DOO” /faˈduː/
- Plural:
- faduithe
- Genitive singular:
- fadaithe, an fhadaithe (e.g. le linn an fhadaithe, during the kindling)
- Genitive plural:
- faduithe, na bhfaduithe (e.g. tús na bhfaduithe, the start of the kindlings)
What does “fadú” mean?
“Fadú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- kindling
- The act of lighting or kindling a fire; the verbal noun of the verb fadaigh.Also: lighting, lighting a fire, igniting.
“Fadú” as a verbal noun
After ag, fadú means kindling: it is the verbal noun of the verb fadaigh (to kindle). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Fadú” with the article
The plural of kindling in Irish is faduithe. Here is fadú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fadú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fadú, the Irish word for kindling.
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Kindling in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for kindling?
The Irish for kindling is fadú (pronounced “fa-DOO”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is faduithe. Depending on context it can also mean stirring up.
How do you pronounce fadú in Irish?
Fadú is said like “fa-DOO” (IPA /faˈduː/).
What is the plural of kindling in Irish?
The plural of fadú is faduithe; with the article, it is na faduithe. The genitive plural is faduithe, as in tús na bhfaduithe (the start of the kindlings).
Does fadú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Fadú can mean kindling or stirring up, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does fadú change to fhadú or bhfadú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fadú becomes m'fhadú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfadú (eclipsis).
How do you say 'light the fire' in Irish?
Use fadaigh: 'Fadaigh an tine', and 'ag fadú na tine' means 'lighting the fire'. You can also say 'las an tine'.
Is fadú the same as the word for a long accent (fada)?
No, fadú is the verbal noun of fadaigh, 'kindle'. The verb meaning 'lengthen' is fadaigh too in some sources, but the fire sense is the usual one.
