Remainder in Irish (Fuíoll): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for remainder?

The Irish for remainder is fuíoll (pronounced “fweel”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fuíll. Depending on context it can also mean abundance.

Q: What is the plural of remainder in Irish?

The plural of fuíoll is fuíll; with the article, na fuíll means “the remainders”. The genitive plural is fuíoll, as in bailiú na bhfuíoll (the collection of the leftovers).

Q: Does fuíoll have more than one meaning?

Yes. Fuíoll can mean remainder or abundance, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “remainder” in Irish

Irish:: fuíoll
English:: remainder, abundance
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “fweel” /fˠiːlˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: fuíll (remainders)
Genitive singular:: fuíll, an fhuíll (e.g. cuid an fhuíll, part of the remainder)
Genitive plural:: fuíoll, na bhfuíoll (e.g. bailiú na bhfuíoll, the collection of the leftovers)

What does “fuíoll” mean?

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

remainder: What is left over of something after the rest has been used, eaten or taken.Also: remnant, leftovers, residue, surplus.

1 other meaning: abundance

2abundance: Used in phrases like 'fuíoll an fhíona' to mean plenty or more than enough of something.Also: plenty, more than enough.

Other Irish words for remainder: fuílleach (remainder)

“Fuíoll” with the article

The plural of remainder in Irish is fuíll. Here is fuíoll after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an fuíoll

the remainder

No change after an

na fuíll

the remainders

Plural: no change after na

“Fuíoll” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using fuíoll, the Irish word for remainder.

Thug sí fuíoll an bhia don mhadra.

She gave the leftover food to the dog.

Bhí fuíoll mór airgid againn ag deireadh na míosa.

We had a lot of money left at the end of the month.

Cuir an fuíoll sa chuisneoir.

Put the leftovers in the fridge.

Itheann na cearca na fuíll ón dinnéar.

The hens eat the scraps from dinner.

Níl ach fuíoll beag den arán fágtha.

There's only a little bit of the bread left.

Caith fuíll an fhéasta isteach sa bhosca bruscair.

Throw the remains of the feast into the bin.

Bhí ár bhfuíoll ama againn chun an obair a chríochnú.

We had plenty of time to finish the work.

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Remainder in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for remainder?

The Irish for remainder is fuíoll (pronounced “fweel”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fuíll. Depending on context it can also mean abundance.

How do you pronounce fuíoll in Irish?

Fuíoll is said like “fweel” (IPA /fˠiːlˠ/).

What is the plural of remainder in Irish?

The plural of fuíoll is fuíll; with the article, na fuíll means “the remainders”. The genitive plural is fuíoll, as in bailiú na bhfuíoll (the collection of the leftovers).

Does fuíoll have more than one meaning?

Yes. Fuíoll can mean remainder or abundance, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does fuíoll change to fhuíoll or bhfuíoll?

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

What is the difference between 'fuíoll' and 'fuílleach'?

Both mean remainder or leftovers; 'fuílleach' is more common for leftover food and scraps, while 'fuíoll' also appears in set phrases like 'fuíoll áir'.

What does 'ár bhfuíoll ama' mean?

Phrases like 'bhí ár bhfuíoll ama againn' mean we had plenty of time, more than enough.

Remainder in Irish (Fuíoll): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage