HeyRuaHow to say “land” in Irish
- Irish:
- fearann
- English:
- land, territory, domain
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FAR-un” /ˈfʲaɾˠən̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- fearainn (lands)
- Genitive singular:
- fearainn, an fhearainn (e.g. luach an fhearainn, the value of the land)
- Genitive plural:
- fearann, na bhfearann (e.g. úinéirí na bhfearann, the owners of the lands)
What does “fearann” mean?
“Fearann” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- land
- Land or ground, especially land owned or held by someone.Also: ground, landholding, estate.
2 other meanings: territory or domain
- 2territory
- An area or territory belonging to a person, people or state.Also: domain, region.
- 3domain
- An internet domain, as in a domain name.Also: internet domain, domain name.
Other Irish words for land: tuirling (land)
“Fearann” with the article
The plural of land in Irish is fearainn. Here is fearann after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fearann” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fearann, the Irish word for land.
Other nouns in Irish
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Land in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for land?
The Irish for land is fearann (pronounced “FAR-un”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fearainn. Depending on context it can also mean territory or domain.
How do you pronounce fearann in Irish?
Fearann is said like “FAR-un” (IPA /ˈfʲaɾˠən̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of land in Irish?
The plural of fearann is fearainn; with the article, na fearainn means “the lands”. The genitive plural is fearann, as in úinéirí na bhfearann (the owners of the lands).
Does fearann have more than one meaning?
Yes. Fearann can mean land, territory or domain, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does fearann change to fhearann or bhfearann?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fearann becomes m'fhearann (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfearann (eclipsis).
What is the difference between fearann and talamh?
Talamh is the general word for land or ground, while fearann usually means land as property or a territory, as in fearann an tiarna.
