HeyRuaHow to say “vegetarian” in Irish
- Irish:
- feoilséantóir
- English:
- vegetarian
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FYOHL-shayn-tohr” /ˈfʲoːlʲˌʃeːn̪ˠt̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- feoilséantóirí (vegetarians)
- Genitive singular:
- feoilséantóra, an fheoilséantóra (e.g. béile an fheoilséantóra, the vegetarian's meal)
- Genitive plural:
- feoilséantóirí, na bhfeoilséantóirí (e.g. cumann feoilséantóirí, a vegetarians' society)
What does “feoilséantóir” mean?
- vegetarian
- A person who does not eat meat.Also: non-meat eater, veggie.
Other Irish words for vegetarian: veigeatóir (vegetarian)
“Feoilséantóir” with the article
The plural of vegetarian in Irish is feoilséantóirí. Here is feoilséantóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Feoilséantóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using feoilséantóir, the Irish word for vegetarian.
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Vegetarian in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for vegetarian?
The Irish for vegetarian is feoilséantóir (pronounced “FYOHL-shayn-tohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is feoilséantóirí.
How do you pronounce feoilséantóir in Irish?
Feoilséantóir is said like “FYOHL-shayn-tohr” (IPA /ˈfʲoːlʲˌʃeːn̪ˠt̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of vegetarian in Irish?
The plural of feoilséantóir is feoilséantóirí; with the article, na feoilséantóirí means “the vegetarians”. The genitive plural is feoilséantóirí, as in cumann feoilséantóirí (a vegetarians' society).
Why does feoilséantóir change to fheoilséantóir or bhfeoilséantóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) feoilséantóir becomes m'fheoilséantóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfeoilséantóir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'feoilséantóir' and 'vegánach'?
A 'feoilséantóir' avoids meat, while a 'vegánach' avoids all animal products, including milk and eggs.
How do I say 'I am a vegetarian'?
Say 'Is feoilséantóir mé'. To describe becoming one, use 'D'éirigh mé i m'fheoilséantóir'.
