HeyRuaHow to say “suiting” in Irish
- Irish:
- feiliúint
- English:
- suiting
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- feil, to suit (ag feiliúint, suiting)
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “fel-OO-int” /fʲɪˈlʲuːnʲtʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- feiliúna, na feiliúna (e.g. cúrsaí feiliúna, matters of suitability)
What does “feiliúint” mean?
- suiting
- The verbal noun of the verb 'feil', the act of suiting or being suitable for someone or something.Also: suitability, fitting, being suitable.
“Feiliúint” as a verbal noun
After ag, feiliúint means suiting: it is the verbal noun of the verb feil (to suit). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Feiliúint” with the article
Here is feiliúint after the article (an t-alt).
“Feiliúint” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using feiliúint, the Irish word for suiting.
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Suiting in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for suiting?
The Irish for suiting is feiliúint (pronounced “fel-OO-int”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce feiliúint in Irish?
Feiliúint is said like “fel-OO-int” (IPA /fʲɪˈlʲuːnʲtʲ/).
Does feiliúint have a plural?
No plural form is given for feiliúint in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does feiliúint change to fheiliúint or bhfeiliúint?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) feiliúint becomes m'fheiliúint (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfeiliúint (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'feiliúint' and 'oiriúint'?
Both mean suiting; 'oiriúint' (from 'oir') is more common in the standard, while 'feiliúint' (from 'feil') is more typical of Ulster and Connacht speech.
How is 'feiliúint' used in a sentence?
It is normally used with 'ag' and 'do': 'Tá sé ag feiliúint dom' means 'It suits me'.
