HeyRuaHow to say “vanilla” in Irish
- Irish:
- fanaile
- English:
- vanilla
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FAN-al-yuh” /ˈfanəlʲə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- fanaile, an fhanaile (e.g. blas fanaile, vanilla flavour)
What does “fanaile” mean?
- vanilla
- A sweet flavouring made from the pods of a tropical orchid, used in ice cream, cakes and desserts.Also: vanilla flavouring, vanilla essence.
“Fanaile” with the article
Here is fanaile after the article (an t-alt).
an fanaile
the vanilla
No change after an
“Fanaile” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fanaile, the Irish word for vanilla.
Is maith liom uachtar reoite fanaile.
I like vanilla ice cream.
Cuir braon fanaile sa mheascán.
Put a drop of vanilla in the mixture.
Tá boladh an fhanaile ar fud na cistine.
The smell of vanilla is all over the kitchen.
Ní raibh aon fhanaile fágtha sa chófra.
There was no vanilla left in the cupboard.
Rinne mé císte le fanaile agus seacláid.
I made a cake with vanilla and chocolate.
Ba mhaith liom bainne croite fanaile, le do thoil.
I would like a vanilla milkshake, please.
Tagann an fanaile ó phónairí magairlín.
Vanilla comes from orchid pods.
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Vanilla in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for vanilla?
The Irish for vanilla is fanaile (pronounced “FAN-al-yuh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce fanaile in Irish?
Fanaile is said like “FAN-al-yuh” (IPA /ˈfanəlʲə/).
Does fanaile have a plural?
No plural form is given for fanaile in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does fanaile change to fhanaile or bhfanaile?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fanaile becomes m'fhanaile (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfanaile (eclipsis).
How do I say 'vanilla ice cream' in Irish?
Say 'uachtar reoite fanaile', with fanaile placed after the noun like a genitive.
