HeyRuaHow to say “slant” in Irish
- Irish:
- fiar
- English:
- slant, twist, perverseness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “fee-ur” /fʲiəɾˠ/
- Plural:
- fiara (slants)
- Genitive singular:
- fiair, an fhiair (e.g. méid an fhiair, the amount of the slant)
- Genitive plural:
- fiar, na bhfiar (e.g. líon na bhfiar, the number of the bends)
What does “fiar” mean?
“Fiar” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- slant
- A slope or angle away from the straight or level, as in something set at an angle.Also: tilt, obliquity, angle.
2 other meanings: twist or perverseness
- 2twist
- A bend, warp or twist in something that should be straight.Also: bend, warp, crookedness.
- 3perverseness
- Crookedness of character or a tendency to go wrong, used figuratively.Also: crookedness, bias.
“Fiar” with the article
The plural of slant in Irish is fiara. Here is fiar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fiar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fiar, the Irish word for slant.
Other nouns in Irish
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Slant in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for slant?
The Irish for slant is fiar (pronounced “fee-ur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fiara. Depending on context it can also mean twist or perverseness.
How do you pronounce fiar in Irish?
Fiar is said like “fee-ur” (IPA /fʲiəɾˠ/).
What is the plural of slant in Irish?
The plural of fiar is fiara; with the article, na fiara means “the slants”. The genitive plural is fiar, as in líon na bhfiar (the number of the bends).
Does fiar have more than one meaning?
Yes. Fiar can mean slant, twist or perverseness, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does fiar change to fhiar or bhfiar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fiar becomes m'fhiar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfiar (eclipsis).
What does 'ar fiar' mean?
'Ar fiar' means askew or slanting, as in 'Tá an pictiúr ar fiar', the picture is crooked.
