HeyRuaHow to say “rush” in Irish
- Irish:
- feag
- English:
- rush, reed
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “fyag” /fʲaɡ/
- Plural:
- feagacha (rushes)
- Genitive singular:
- feaga, na feaga (e.g. fad na feaga, the length of the rush)
- Genitive plural:
- feagacha, na bhfeagacha (e.g. dornán na bhfeagacha, the handful of rushes)
What does “feag” mean?
“Feag” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- rush
- A rush, a grass-like plant with a long thin stem that grows in wet ground.Also: rushes, bulrush, reed.
“Feag” with the article
The plural of rush in Irish is feagacha. Here is feag after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Feag” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using feag, the Irish word for rush.
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Rush in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rush?
The Irish for rush is feag (pronounced “fyag”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is feagacha. Depending on context it can also mean reed.
How do you pronounce feag in Irish?
Feag is said like “fyag” (IPA /fʲaɡ/).
What is the plural of rush in Irish?
The plural of feag is feagacha; with the article, na feagacha means “the rushes”. The genitive plural is feagacha, as in dornán na bhfeagacha (the handful of rushes).
Does feag have more than one meaning?
Yes. Feag can mean rush or reed, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does feag change to fheag or bhfeag?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) feag becomes m'fheag (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfeag (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'feag' and 'luachair'?
'Luachair' is the usual collective word for rushes, while 'feag' refers to a single rush stem. 'Feag' is also used for the reed of a wind instrument.
