HeyRuaHow to say “orbit” in Irish
- Irish:
- fithis
- English:
- orbit, path, meatus
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FI-hish” /ˈfʲɪhɪʃ/
- Genitive singular:
- fithise, na fithise (e.g. fad na fithise, length of the orbit)
What does “fithis” mean?
“Fithis” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- orbit
- The curved path that a planet, moon or satellite follows around another body in space.Also: course, trajectory.
2 other meanings: path or meatus
- 2path
- A path, passage or course along which something moves.Also: passage, course, track.
- 3meatus
- A passage or opening in the body, such as the canal of the ear.Also: canal, passage.
“Fithis” with the article
Here is fithis after the article (an t-alt).
“Fithis” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fithis, the Irish word for orbit.
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Orbit in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for orbit?
The Irish for orbit is fithis (pronounced “FI-hish”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean path or meatus.
How do you pronounce fithis in Irish?
Fithis is said like “FI-hish” (IPA /ˈfʲɪhɪʃ/).
Does fithis have a plural?
No plural form is given for fithis in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does fithis have more than one meaning?
Yes. Fithis can mean orbit, path or meatus, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does fithis change to fhithis or bhfithis?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fithis becomes m'fhithis (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfithis (eclipsis).
How do I say 'in orbit' in Irish?
Use 'i bhfithis', for example 'Tá an tsatailít i bhfithis' means 'The satellite is in orbit'. The verb 'to orbit' is 'fithisigh'.
