HeyRuaHow to say “spring water” in Irish
- Irish:
- fíoruisce
- English:
- spring water, fresh water
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FEER-ish-kyuh” /ˈfʲiːɾˠɪʃcə/
- Plural:
- fíoruiscí (spring waters)
- Genitive singular:
- fíoruisce, an fhíoruisce (e.g. blas an fhíoruisce, the taste of the spring water)
- Genitive plural:
- fíoruiscí, na bhfíoruiscí (e.g. foinsí na bhfíoruiscí, the sources of the springs)
What does “fíoruisce” mean?
“Fíoruisce” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- spring water
- Pure water that comes naturally from a spring or well.Also: springwater, well water, pure water.
1 other meaning: fresh water
- 2fresh water
- Water that is not salty, as opposed to sea water.Also: freshwater, sweet water.
“Fíoruisce” with the article
The plural of spring water in Irish is fíoruiscí. Here is fíoruisce after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fíoruisce” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fíoruisce, the Irish word for spring water.
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Spring water in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for spring water?
The Irish for spring water is fíoruisce (pronounced “FEER-ish-kyuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fíoruiscí. Depending on context it can also mean fresh water.
How do you pronounce fíoruisce in Irish?
Fíoruisce is said like “FEER-ish-kyuh” (IPA /ˈfʲiːɾˠɪʃcə/).
What is the plural of spring water in Irish?
The plural of fíoruisce is fíoruiscí; with the article, na fíoruiscí means “the spring waters”. The genitive plural is fíoruiscí, as in foinsí na bhfíoruiscí (the sources of the springs).
Does fíoruisce have more than one meaning?
Yes. Fíoruisce can mean spring water or fresh water, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does fíoruisce change to fhíoruisce or bhfíoruisce?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fíoruisce becomes m'fhíoruisce (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfíoruisce (eclipsis).
How is 'fíoruisce' different from 'uisce'?
'Uisce' is any water, while 'fíoruisce' (literally 'true water') means pure spring water or fresh water, as opposed to 'sáile', sea water.
