HeyRuaHow to say “length” in Irish
- Irish:
- fad
- English:
- length, long while
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “fad” /fˠad̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- faid (lengths)
- Genitive singular:
- faid, an fhaid (e.g. tomhas faid, measurement of length)
- Genitive plural:
- fad, na bhfad (e.g. tomhas na bhfad, the measurement of the lengths)
What does “fad” mean?
“Fad” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- length
- How long something is from one end to the other, or how long something lasts in time.Also: distance, duration, extent.
“Fad” with the article
The plural of length in Irish is faid. Here is fad after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fad” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fad, the Irish word for length.
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Phrases with “fad”
Length in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for length?
The Irish for length is fad (pronounced “fad”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is faid. Depending on context it can also mean long while.
How do you pronounce fad in Irish?
Fad is said like “fad” (IPA /fˠad̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of length in Irish?
The plural of fad is faid; with the article, na faid means “the lengths”. The genitive plural is fad, as in tomhas na bhfad (the measurement of the lengths).
Does fad have more than one meaning?
Yes. Fad can mean length or long while, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does fad change to fhad or bhfad?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fad becomes m'fhad (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfad (eclipsis).
What does 'ar fad' mean?
'Ar fad' means all or altogether, as in 'Tá sé ar fad agam' (I have it all); after a measurement it can also mean long, 'méadar ar fad' (a metre long).
How do I say 'while' using fad?
'Fad is' or 'fad a' means while or as long as, as in 'fad is a bhí mé ann' (while I was there).
