HeyRuaHow to say “phenomenon” in Irish
- Irish:
- feiniméan
- English:
- phenomenon
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FEN-ih-mayn” /ˈfʲɛnʲɪmʲeːn̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- feiniméin (phenomena)
- Genitive singular:
- feiniméin, an fheiniméin (e.g. cúis an fheiniméin, the cause of the phenomenon)
- Genitive plural:
- feiniméan, na bhfeiniméan (e.g. míniú na bhfeiniméan, the explanation of the phenomena)
What does “feiniméan” mean?
- phenomenon
- A fact, event or occurrence that can be observed, especially one that is unusual or studied scientifically.Also: occurrence, observable event.
“Feiniméan” with the article
The plural of phenomenon in Irish is feiniméin. Here is feiniméan after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Feiniméan” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using feiniméan, the Irish word for phenomenon.
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Phenomenon in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for phenomenon?
The Irish for phenomenon is feiniméan (pronounced “FEN-ih-mayn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is feiniméin.
How do you pronounce feiniméan in Irish?
Feiniméan is said like “FEN-ih-mayn” (IPA /ˈfʲɛnʲɪmʲeːn̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of phenomenon in Irish?
The plural of feiniméan is feiniméin; with the article, na feiniméin means “the phenomena”. The genitive plural is feiniméan, as in míniú na bhfeiniméan (the explanation of the phenomena).
Why does feiniméan change to fheiniméan or bhfeiniméan?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) feiniméan becomes m'fheiniméan (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfeiniméan (eclipsis).
Is 'feiniméan' used for a remarkable person, like English 'phenomenon'?
It is mainly used for observable events or facts; for an amazing person Irish more often says 'iontas' or 'éacht'.
