HeyRuaHow to say “lawn” in Irish
- Irish:
- faiche
- English:
- lawn, green, playing field
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FAH-hyuh” /ˈfˠaçə/
- Plural:
- faichí (lawns)
- Genitive singular:
- faiche, na faiche (e.g. lár na faiche, the middle of the lawn)
- Genitive plural:
- faichí, na bhfaichí (e.g. cothabháil na bhfaichí, the maintenance of the lawns)
What does “faiche” mean?
“Faiche” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- lawn
- An area of short, mown grass, especially beside a house.Also: grass, grassy area.
“Faiche” with the article
The plural of lawn in Irish is faichí. Here is faiche after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Faiche” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using faiche, the Irish word for lawn.
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Lawn in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lawn?
The Irish for lawn is faiche (pronounced “FAH-hyuh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is faichí. Depending on context it can also mean green or playing field.
How do you pronounce faiche in Irish?
Faiche is said like “FAH-hyuh” (IPA /ˈfˠaçə/).
What is the plural of lawn in Irish?
The plural of faiche is faichí; with the article, na faichí means “the lawns”. The genitive plural is faichí, as in cothabháil na bhfaichí (the maintenance of the lawns).
Does faiche have more than one meaning?
Yes. Faiche can mean lawn, green or playing field, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does faiche change to fhaiche or bhfaiche?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) faiche becomes m'fhaiche (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfaiche (eclipsis).
What is the difference between faiche and plásóg?
Both can mean a lawn, but plásóg is a small grassy plot, while faiche is the general word for a lawn, green or playing field.
