Pod in Irish (Faighneog): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for pod?

The Irish for pod is faighneog (pronounced “FYE-nyohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is faighneoga. Depending on context it can also mean husk.

Q: What is the plural of pod in Irish?

The plural of faighneog is faighneoga; with the article, na faighneoga means “the pods”. The genitive plural is faighneog, as in síolta na bhfaighneog (the seeds of the pods).

Q: Does faighneog have more than one meaning?

Yes. Faighneog can mean pod or husk, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “pod” in Irish

Irish:: faighneog
English:: pod, husk
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “FYE-nyohg” /ˈfˠaɪnʲoːɡ/

Various forms

Plural:: faighneoga (pods)
Genitive singular:: faighneoige, na faighneoige (e.g. taobh istigh na faighneoige, the inside of the pod)
Genitive plural:: faighneog, na bhfaighneog (e.g. síolta na bhfaighneog, the seeds of the pods)

What does “faighneog” mean?

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

pod: The long case or shell in which seeds such as peas or beans grow.Also: pea pod, bean pod, seed pod.

1 other meaning: husk

2husk: The dry outer covering or shell of a seed or fruit.Also: shell, hull, case.

“Faighneog” with the article

The plural of pod in Irish is faighneoga. Here is faighneog after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an fhaighneog

the pod

Lenition: f becomes fh after an (feminine noun)

na faighneoga

the pods

Plural: no change after na

“Faighneog” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using faighneog, the Irish word for pod.

Bhí sé phiseánach san fhaighneog.

There were six peas in the pod.

Oscail an fhaighneog go cúramach.

Open the pod carefully.

Caith na faighneoga isteach sa bhuicéad.

Throw the pods into the bucket.

Tá dath glas ar an bhfaighneog seo.

This pod is green.

Bhain mé na pónairí as an bhfaighneog.

I took the beans out of the pod.

Bhí blas milis ar chraiceann na faighneoige.

The skin of the pod tasted sweet.

Thriomaigh na faighneoga sa ghrian.

The pods dried in the sun.

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Pod in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for pod?

The Irish for pod is faighneog (pronounced “FYE-nyohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is faighneoga. Depending on context it can also mean husk.

How do you pronounce faighneog in Irish?

Faighneog is said like “FYE-nyohg” (IPA /ˈfˠaɪnʲoːɡ/).

What is the plural of pod in Irish?

The plural of faighneog is faighneoga; with the article, na faighneoga means “the pods”. The genitive plural is faighneog, as in síolta na bhfaighneog (the seeds of the pods).

Does faighneog have more than one meaning?

Yes. Faighneog can mean pod or husk, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does faighneog change to fhaighneog or bhfaighneog?

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

How is faighneog related to faighin?

Faighneog is a diminutive formed from faighin, 'sheath, scabbard', so it literally means a little sheath, which describes a pod.

Pod in Irish (Faighneog): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage