HeyRuaHow to say “thistle” in Irish
- Irish:
- feochadán
- English:
- thistle
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FYOKH-uh-dawn” /ˈfʲoxəd̪ˠɑːn̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- feochadáin (thistles)
- Genitive singular:
- feochadáin, an fheochadáin (e.g. bláth an fheochadáin, the flower of the thistle)
- Genitive plural:
- feochadán, na bhfeochadán (e.g. páirc lán feochadán, a field full of thistles)
What does “feochadán” mean?
- thistle
- A prickly wild plant with spiny leaves and purple flowers, common in fields and waste ground.Also: thistles, prickly weed, spear thistle.
Other Irish words for thistle: cluarán (thistle)
“Feochadán” with the article
The plural of thistle in Irish is feochadáin. Here is feochadán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Feochadán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using feochadán, the Irish word for thistle.
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Thistle in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for thistle?
The Irish for thistle is feochadán (pronounced “FYOKH-uh-dawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is feochadáin.
How do you pronounce feochadán in Irish?
Feochadán is said like “FYOKH-uh-dawn” (IPA /ˈfʲoxəd̪ˠɑːn̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of thistle in Irish?
The plural of feochadán is feochadáin; with the article, na feochadáin means “the thistles”. The genitive plural is feochadán, as in páirc lán feochadán (a field full of thistles).
Why does feochadán change to fheochadán or bhfeochadán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) feochadán becomes m'fheochadán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfeochadán (eclipsis).
Are there other Irish words for thistle?
Yes, fóthannán is a common alternative, especially in Ulster and Connacht, while feochadán is the standard form in most dictionaries.
