HeyRuaHow to say “lark” in Irish
- Irish:
- fuiseog
- English:
- lark
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FWISH-ohg” /ˈfˠɪʃoːɡ/
- Plural:
- fuiseoga (larks)
- Genitive singular:
- fuiseoige, na fuiseoige (e.g. ceol na fuiseoige, the song of the lark)
- Genitive plural:
- fuiseog, na bhfuiseog (e.g. ceol na bhfuiseog, the song of the larks)
What does “fuiseog” mean?
- lark
- A small brown songbird, especially the skylark, that sings while flying high in the sky.Also: skylark, songbird.
“Fuiseog” with the article
The plural of lark in Irish is fuiseoga. Here is fuiseog after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fuiseog” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fuiseog, the Irish word for lark.
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Lark in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lark?
The Irish for lark is fuiseog (pronounced “FWISH-ohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is fuiseoga.
How do you pronounce fuiseog in Irish?
Fuiseog is said like “FWISH-ohg” (IPA /ˈfˠɪʃoːɡ/).
What is the plural of lark in Irish?
The plural of fuiseog is fuiseoga; with the article, na fuiseoga means “the larks”. The genitive plural is fuiseog, as in ceol na bhfuiseog (the song of the larks).
Why does fuiseog change to fhuiseog or bhfuiseog?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fuiseog becomes m'fhuiseog (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfuiseog (eclipsis).
How do I say 'up with the lark' in Irish?
You can say 'éirí leis an bhfuiseog' for getting up very early, mirroring the English idiom.
