HeyRuaHow to say “tube” in Irish
- Irish:
- feadán
- English:
- tube, whistle, watercourse, wheeze
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FYAD-awn” /ˈfʲad̪ˠaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- feadáin (tubes)
- Genitive singular:
- feadáin, an fheadáin (e.g. fad an fheadáin, the length of the tube)
- Genitive plural:
- feadán, na bhfeadán (e.g. córas na bhfeadán, the tube system)
What does “feadán” mean?
“Feadán” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- tube
- A long hollow cylinder, pipe or duct through which liquid or air can pass.Also: pipe, duct, tubing.
3 other meanings: whistle or watercourse or wheeze
- 2whistle
- A small pipe or whistle that makes a sound when you blow into it, such as a tin whistle.Also: pipe, tin whistle, fife.
- 3watercourse
- A narrow channel or stream of water, such as a small gully or rivulet.Also: streamlet, gully, channel.
- 4wheeze
- A whistling sound in the chest or throat when breathing.Also: whistling sound, wheezing.
Other Irish words for tube: píobán (pipe), tiúbán (tube), tiúb (tube)
“Feadán” with the article
The plural of tube in Irish is feadáin. Here is feadán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Feadán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using feadán, the Irish word for tube.
Other nouns in Irish
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Tube in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for tube?
The Irish for tube is feadán (pronounced “FYAD-awn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is feadáin. Depending on context it can also mean whistle or watercourse or wheeze.
How do you pronounce feadán in Irish?
Feadán is said like “FYAD-awn” (IPA /ˈfʲad̪ˠaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of tube in Irish?
The plural of feadán is feadáin; with the article, na feadáin means “the tubes”. The genitive plural is feadán, as in córas na bhfeadán (the tube system).
Does feadán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Feadán can mean tube, whistle, watercourse or wheeze, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does feadán change to fheadán or bhfeadán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) feadán becomes m'fheadán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfeadán (eclipsis).
What is the difference between feadán and feadóg?
Both can mean a whistle, but feadóg is the usual word for a whistle, while feadán is mainly a tube or pipe, though feadán stáin is also used for a tin whistle.
