HeyRuaHow to say “return” in Irish
- Irish:
- filleadh
- English:
- return, folding, recurrence
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- fill, to return (ag filleadh, returning)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FIL-uh” /ˈfʲɪlʲə/
- Genitive singular:
- fillte, an fhillte (e.g. ticéad fillte, a return ticket)
What does “filleadh” mean?
“Filleadh” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- return
- The act of coming or going back to a place; the verbal noun of the verb 'fill' (return).Also: returning, coming back, going back.
2 other meanings: folding or recurrence
“Filleadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, filleadh means returning: it is the verbal noun of the verb fill (to return). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Filleadh” with the article
Here is filleadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Filleadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using filleadh, the Irish word for return.
Other nouns in Irish
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Return in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for return?
The Irish for return is filleadh (pronounced “FIL-uh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean folding or recurrence.
How do you pronounce filleadh in Irish?
Filleadh is said like “FIL-uh” (IPA /ˈfʲɪlʲə/).
Does filleadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for filleadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does filleadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Filleadh can mean return, folding or recurrence, depending on context; the first is the most common. Filleadh also has its own entry as a noun, masculine meaning fold.
Why does filleadh change to fhilleadh or bhfilleadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) filleadh becomes m'fhilleadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfilleadh (eclipsis).
How do I say 'return ticket' in Irish?
Use 'ticéad fillte', with the genitive fillte; a single ticket is 'ticéad singil'.
Does 'filleadh' mean both 'return' and 'fold'?
Yes, the verb 'fill' means both to return and to fold, so 'filleadh' can mean either; context decides, as in 'filleadh abhaile' (returning home) and 'filleadh éadaí' (folding clothes).
