Kneading in Irish (Fuineadh): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for kneading?

The Irish for kneading is fuineadh (pronounced “FWIN-yuh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean setting.

Q: Does fuineadh have more than one meaning?

Yes. Fuineadh can mean kneading or setting, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “kneading” in Irish

Irish:: fuineadh
English:: kneading, setting
Word type:: noun (verbal noun)
Verbal noun of:: fuin, to knead (ag fuineadh, kneading)
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “FWIN-yuh” /ˈfˠɪnʲə/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: fuinte, an fhuinte (e.g. am fuinte an aráin, time to knead the bread)

What does “fuineadh” mean?

“Fuineadh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

kneading: The act of working dough with the hands; it is the verbal noun of the verb 'fuin' (knead).Also: knead, baking, dough kneading.

1 other meaning: setting

2setting: The going down of the sun, as in 'fuineadh gréine' (sunset); a literary use.Also: sunset, going down.

“Fuineadh” as a verbal noun

After ag, fuineadh means kneading: it is the verbal noun of the verb fuin (to knead). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.

agat

fuineadhverbal noun

ag fuineadhkneading

“Fuineadh” with the article

Here is fuineadh after the article (an t-alt).

an fuineadh

the kneading

No change after an

“Fuineadh” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using fuineadh, the Irish word for kneading.

Tá fuineadh maith ag teastáil ón taos seo.

This dough needs a good kneading.

Thaispeáin mo mháthair dom an fuineadh i gceart.

My mother showed me how to knead properly.

Bíonn mo lámha tuirseach tar éis an fhuinte.

My hands are tired after the kneading.

Ní thógann an fuineadh ach deich nóiméad.

The kneading only takes ten minutes.

Bhí sí ag fuineadh an aráin sa chistin.

She was kneading the bread in the kitchen.

Chonaiceamar fuineadh gréine álainn ón trá.

We saw a beautiful sunset from the beach.

Is é an fuineadh an chuid is fearr liom.

Kneading is the part I like best.

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Kneading in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for kneading?

The Irish for kneading is fuineadh (pronounced “FWIN-yuh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean setting.

How do you pronounce fuineadh in Irish?

Fuineadh is said like “FWIN-yuh” (IPA /ˈfˠɪnʲə/).

Does fuineadh have a plural?

No plural form is given for fuineadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does fuineadh have more than one meaning?

Yes. Fuineadh can mean kneading or setting, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does fuineadh change to fhuineadh or bhfuineadh?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fuineadh becomes m'fhuineadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfuineadh (eclipsis).

Is 'fuineadh' related to 'fuinneog' (window)?

No, 'fuineadh' means kneading or setting, while 'fuinneog' is a window; they only look similar.

Kneading in Irish (Fuineadh): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage