HeyRuaHow to say “sewing” in Irish
- Irish:
- fuáil
- English:
- sewing, seam
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- fuaigh, to sew (ag fuáil, sewing)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FOO-awl” /ˈfˠuːɑːlʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- fuála, na fuála (e.g. inneall fuála, sewing machine)
What does “fuáil” mean?
“Fuáil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- sewing
- The act of joining or making things with needle and thread; it is the verbal noun of the verb fuaigh.Also: stitching, needlework, sew.
1 other meaning: seam
- 2seam
- A line of stitching that joins two pieces of cloth or other material.Also: stitch, stitching.
“Fuáil” as a verbal noun
After ag, fuáil means sewing: it is the verbal noun of the verb fuaigh (to sew). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Fuáil” with the article
Here is fuáil after the article (an t-alt).
“Fuáil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fuáil, the Irish word for sewing.
Other nouns in Irish
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Sewing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sewing?
The Irish for sewing is fuáil (pronounced “FOO-awl”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean seam.
How do you pronounce fuáil in Irish?
Fuáil is said like “FOO-awl” (IPA /ˈfˠuːɑːlʲ/).
Does fuáil have a plural?
No plural form is given for fuáil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does fuáil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Fuáil can mean sewing or seam, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does fuáil change to fhuáil or bhfuáil?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fuáil becomes m'fhuáil (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfuáil (eclipsis).
How do I say 'to sew' in Irish?
The verb is fuaigh, as in 'Fuaigh an cnaipe' (sew the button); fuáil is the verbal noun, used in 'ag fuáil' (sewing).
What is the Irish for 'a stitch'?
A single stitch is usually greim (greim fuála), while fuáil refers to sewing or a seam in general.
