Minder in Irish (Feighlí): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for minder?

The Irish for minder is feighlí (pronounced “FY-lee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is feighlithe. Depending on context it can also mean overseer.

Q: What is the plural of minder in Irish?

The plural of feighlí is feighlithe; with the article, na feighlithe means “the minders”. The genitive plural is feighlithe, as in cumann na bhfeighlithe (the minders' association).

Q: Does feighlí have more than one meaning?

Yes. Feighlí can mean minder or overseer, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “minder” in Irish

Irish:: feighlí
English:: minder, overseer
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “FY-lee” /ˈfʲəilʲiː/

Various forms

Plural:: feighlithe (minders)
Genitive singular:: feighlí, an fheighlí (e.g. obair an fheighlí, the minder's work)
Genitive plural:: feighlithe, na bhfeighlithe (e.g. cumann na bhfeighlithe, the minders' association)

What does “feighlí” mean?

“Feighlí” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

minder: A person who looks after or takes care of someone or something, such as a child, animals or property.Also: caretaker, tender, keeper, babysitter.

1 other meaning: overseer

2overseer: A person who watches over or supervises something.Also: watcher, supervisor, guardian.

“Feighlí” with the article

The plural of minder in Irish is feighlithe. Here is feighlí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an feighlí

the minder

No change after an

na feighlithe

the minders

Plural: no change after na

“Feighlí” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using feighlí, the Irish word for minder.

Tá feighlí linbh ag teastáil uainn don samhradh.

We need a child minder for the summer.

Thréig sí a tír dhúchais ar son poist mar fheighlí linbh.

She left her native country for a job as a child minder.

Tá an feighlí ag tabhairt aire do na páistí.

The minder is looking after the children.

Is maith leis na páistí a bhfeighlí nua.

The children like their new minder.

Bhí m'fheighlí an-chineálta liom nuair a bhí mé óg.

My minder was very kind to me when I was young.

D'íoc siad tuarastal an fheighlí go déanach.

They paid the minder's wages late.

Bíonn feighlithe ag obair san ionad gach lá.

Minders work at the centre every day.

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Minder in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for minder?

The Irish for minder is feighlí (pronounced “FY-lee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is feighlithe. Depending on context it can also mean overseer.

How do you pronounce feighlí in Irish?

Feighlí is said like “FY-lee” (IPA /ˈfʲəilʲiː/).

What is the plural of minder in Irish?

The plural of feighlí is feighlithe; with the article, na feighlithe means “the minders”. The genitive plural is feighlithe, as in cumann na bhfeighlithe (the minders' association).

Does feighlí have more than one meaning?

Yes. Feighlí can mean minder or overseer, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does feighlí change to fheighlí or bhfeighlí?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) feighlí becomes m'fheighlí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfeighlí (eclipsis).

How do I say 'babysitter' in Irish?

Use 'feighlí linbh' or 'feighlí leanaí'; the verb 'feighil' means to watch over or tend.

Minder in Irish (Feighlí): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage