HeyRuaHow to say “remainder” in Irish
- Irish:
- fuílleach
- English:
- remainder, plenty, leavings, remainder (maths)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FWEEL-yukh” /ˈfˠiːlʲəx/
- Plural:
- fuílligh (remainders)
- Genitive singular:
- fuílligh, an fhuílligh (e.g. méid an fhuílligh, the size of the remainder)
- Genitive plural:
- fuílleach, na bhfuílleach (e.g. carn na bhfuílleach, the heap of the leftovers)
What does “fuílleach” mean?
“Fuílleach” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- remainder
- What is left over after the rest has been used, taken or removed.Also: remnant, residue, rest, leftover.
3 other meanings: plenty or leavings or remainder (maths)
- 2plenty
- More than enough of something, a surplus or abundance.Also: surplus, abundance, more than enough.
- 3leavings
- Scraps or leftovers, especially of food, that are left behind.Also: scraps, leftovers, refuse.
- 4remainder (maths)
- In arithmetic, the amount left over after division.Also: remainder, balance.
Other Irish words for remainder: fuíoll (remainder)
“Fuílleach” with the article
The plural of remainder in Irish is fuílligh. Here is fuílleach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fuílleach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fuílleach, the Irish word for remainder.
Other nouns in Irish
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Remainder in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for remainder?
The Irish for remainder is fuílleach (pronounced “FWEEL-yukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fuílligh. Depending on context it can also mean plenty or leavings or remainder (maths).
How do you pronounce fuílleach in Irish?
Fuílleach is said like “FWEEL-yukh” (IPA /ˈfˠiːlʲəx/).
What is the plural of remainder in Irish?
The plural of fuílleach is fuílligh; with the article, na fuílligh means “the remainders”. The genitive plural is fuílleach, as in carn na bhfuílleach (the heap of the leftovers).
Does fuílleach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Fuílleach can mean remainder, plenty, leavings or remainder (maths), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does fuílleach change to fhuílleach or bhfuílleach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fuílleach becomes m'fhuílleach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfuílleach (eclipsis).
How do I say 'to spare' or 'left over' with fuílleach?
Use d'fhuílleach: tá airgead d'fhuílleach agam means I have money to spare.
Is fuílleach related to fuíoll?
Yes, both mean remainder or leftovers; fuílleach is the more common word, as in fuílleach bia, leftover food.
