HeyRuaHow to say “rain” in Irish
- Irish:
- fearthainn
- English:
- rain
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FAR-hin” /ˈfʲaɾˠhənʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- fearthainne, na fearthainne (e.g. braon fearthainne, a drop of rain)
What does “fearthainn” mean?
- rain
- Water falling from the clouds in drops.Also: rainfall, shower, wet weather.
Other Irish words for rain: báisteach (rain), báistigh (rain)
“Fearthainn” with the article
Here is fearthainn after the article (an t-alt).
“Fearthainn” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fearthainn, the Irish word for rain.
Other nouns in Irish
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Rain in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rain?
The Irish for rain is fearthainn (pronounced “FAR-hin”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce fearthainn in Irish?
Fearthainn is said like “FAR-hin” (IPA /ˈfʲaɾˠhənʲ/).
Does fearthainn have a plural?
No plural form is given for fearthainn in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does fearthainn change to fhearthainn or bhfearthainn?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fearthainn becomes m'fhearthainn (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfearthainn (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'fearthainn' and 'báisteach'?
Both mean rain; 'fearthainn' is especially common in Ulster, while 'báisteach' is more usual in Connacht and Munster.
How do I say 'it is raining'?
Say 'Tá sé ag cur fearthainne', using the genitive after 'ag cur'.
