HeyRuaHow to say “tooth” in Irish
- Irish:
- fiacail
- English:
- tooth, tooth of a tool, edge
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FEE-uh-kil” /ˈfʲiəkəlʲ/
- Plural:
- fiacla (teeth)
- Genitive singular:
- fiacaile, na fiacaile (e.g. tinneas fiacaile, toothache)
- Genitive plural:
- fiacla, na bhfiacla (e.g. scuab fiacla, toothbrush)
What does “fiacail” mean?
“Fiacail” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- tooth
- One of the hard white parts in the mouth used for biting and chewing.Also: teeth, molar, fang.
2 other meanings: tooth of a tool or edge
- 2tooth of a tool
- A pointed projection on a comb, saw, rake or gear wheel.Also: tooth, cog, prong, tine.
- 3edge
- The edge or verge of something, as in a figurative sense of being on the brink.Also: verge, brink.
“Fiacail” with the article
The plural of tooth in Irish is fiacla. Here is fiacail after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fiacail” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fiacail, the Irish word for tooth.
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Tooth in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for tooth?
The Irish for tooth is fiacail (pronounced “FEE-uh-kil”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is fiacla. Depending on context it can also mean tooth of a tool or edge.
How do you pronounce fiacail in Irish?
Fiacail is said like “FEE-uh-kil” (IPA /ˈfʲiəkəlʲ/).
What is the plural of tooth in Irish?
The plural of fiacail is fiacla; with the article, na fiacla means “the teeth”. The genitive plural is fiacla, as in scuab fiacla (toothbrush).
Does fiacail have more than one meaning?
Yes. Fiacail can mean tooth, tooth of a tool or edge, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does fiacail change to fhiacail or bhfiacail?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fiacail becomes m'fhiacail (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfiacail (eclipsis).
How do I say my mouth is watering in Irish?
Say "Tá uisce le m'fhiacla", literally 'there is water to my teeth'.
How do I say I have a toothache?
Use "Tá tinneas fiacaile orm" or "Tá déideadh orm".
