HeyRuaHow to say “singing” in Irish
- Irish:
- fonnadóireacht
- English:
- singing
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FUN-uh-doh-ruckt” /ˈfʊnˠəd̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪/
- Genitive singular:
- fonnadóireachta, na fonnadóireachta (e.g. comórtas fonnadóireachta, singing competition)
What does “fonnadóireacht” mean?
- singing
- The activity of singing songs or airs, especially traditional singing.Also: song singing, vocal music, chanting.
Other Irish words for singing: canadh (singing), amhránaíocht (singing)
“Fonnadóireacht” with the article
Here is fonnadóireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Fonnadóireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fonnadóireacht, the Irish word for singing.
Other nouns in Irish
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Singing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for singing?
The Irish for singing is fonnadóireacht (pronounced “FUN-uh-doh-ruckt”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce fonnadóireacht in Irish?
Fonnadóireacht is said like “FUN-uh-doh-ruckt” (IPA /ˈfʊnˠəd̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪/).
Does fonnadóireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for fonnadóireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does fonnadóireacht change to fhonnadóireacht or bhfonnadóireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fonnadóireacht becomes m'fhonnadóireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfonnadóireacht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between fonnadóireacht and amhránaíocht?
Both mean singing; amhránaíocht is the more general everyday word, while fonnadóireacht, from fonn 'air, tune', is often used of traditional singing.
