HeyRuaHow to say “male person” in Irish
- Irish:
- fireannach
- English:
- male person, male animal
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FIR-uh-nukh” /ˈfʲɪɾʲən̪ˠəx/
- Plural:
- fireannaigh (male people)
- Genitive singular:
- fireannaigh, an fhireannaigh (e.g. guth an fhireannaigh, the voice of the man)
- Genitive plural:
- fireannach, na bhfireannach (e.g. líon na bhfireannach, the number of males)
What does “fireannach” mean?
“Fireannach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- male person
- A man or boy, a person of the male sex.Also: man, he, male human.
1 other meaning: male animal
- 2male animal
- An animal of the male sex, as opposed to the female.Also: he-animal, cock, buck.
“Fireannach” with the article
The plural of male person in Irish is fireannaigh. Here is fireannach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fireannach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fireannach, the Irish word for male person.
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Male person in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for male person?
The Irish for male person is fireannach (pronounced “FIR-uh-nukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fireannaigh. Depending on context it can also mean male animal.
How do you pronounce fireannach in Irish?
Fireannach is said like “FIR-uh-nukh” (IPA /ˈfʲɪɾʲən̪ˠəx/).
What is the plural of male person in Irish?
The plural of fireannach is fireannaigh; with the article, na fireannaigh means “the male people”. The genitive plural is fireannach, as in líon na bhfireannach (the number of males).
Does fireannach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Fireannach can mean male person or male animal, depending on context; the first is the most common. Fireannach also has its own entry as an adjective meaning male.
Why does fireannach change to fhireannach or bhfireannach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fireannach becomes m'fhireannach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfireannach (eclipsis).
What is the opposite of 'fireannach'?
The opposite is 'baineannach', a female. On forms, 'fireannach' is used for male sex, while 'fear' is the everyday word for a man.
