Pasture in Irish (Féarach): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for pasture?

The Irish for pasture is féarach (pronounced “FAY-rukh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean grazing rights.

Q: Does féarach have more than one meaning?

Yes. Féarach can mean pasture or grazing rights, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “pasture” in Irish

Irish:: féarach
English:: pasture, grazing rights
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “FAY-rukh” /ˈfʲeːɾˠəx/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: féaraigh, an fhéaraigh (e.g. cíos an fhéaraigh, the rent of the pasture)

What does “féarach” mean?

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

pasture: Grassland where cattle, sheep or other animals graze.Also: grazing, grassland, pastureland.

1 other meaning: grazing rights

2grazing rights: The right or opportunity to graze animals on a piece of land, often rented.Also: grazing, agistment.

“Féarach” with the article

Here is féarach after the article (an t-alt).

an féarach

the pasture

No change after an

“Féarach” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using féarach, the Irish word for pasture.

Tá na ba amuigh ar féarach.

The cows are out on pasture.

Bhí an féarach go maith i mbliana.

The grazing was good this year.

Thóg sé talamh ar cíos ón gcomharsa le haghaidh féaraigh.

He rented land from the neighbour for grazing.

Tá féarach maith sa ghleann sin.

There is good pasture in that valley.

Ní raibh mórán féaraigh ar an gcnoc.

There wasn't much grazing on the hill.

Chuir mé na caoirigh ar féarach thíos ag an abhainn.

I put the sheep out to graze down by the river.

D'íoc sé cíos an fhéaraigh in am.

He paid the grazing rent on time.

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Pasture in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for pasture?

The Irish for pasture is féarach (pronounced “FAY-rukh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean grazing rights.

How do you pronounce féarach in Irish?

Féarach is said like “FAY-rukh” (IPA /ˈfʲeːɾˠəx/).

Does féarach have a plural?

No plural form is given for féarach in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does féarach have more than one meaning?

Yes. Féarach can mean pasture or grazing rights, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does féarach change to fhéarach or bhféarach?

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

What is the difference between 'féar' and 'féarach'?

'Féar' is grass itself, while 'féarach' is pasture or grazing land for animals. You say 'na ba ar féarach' for cows out grazing.

Pasture in Irish (Féarach): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage