HeyRuaHow to say “vehicle” in Irish
- Irish:
- feithicil
- English:
- vehicle
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FEH-hik-il” /ˈfʲɛhɪcɪlʲ/
- Plural:
- feithiclí (vehicles)
- Genitive singular:
- feithicle, na feithicle (e.g. úinéir na feithicle, owner of the vehicle)
- Genitive plural:
- feithiclí, na bhfeithiclí (e.g. líon na bhfeithiclí, number of vehicles)
What does “feithicil” mean?
- vehicle
- A machine such as a car, bus, van or lorry used for carrying people or goods on land.Also: motor vehicle, conveyance.
“Feithicil” with the article
The plural of vehicle in Irish is feithiclí. Here is feithicil after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Feithicil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using feithicil, the Irish word for vehicle.
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Vehicle in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for vehicle?
The Irish for vehicle is feithicil (pronounced “FEH-hik-il”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is feithiclí.
How do you pronounce feithicil in Irish?
Feithicil is said like “FEH-hik-il” (IPA /ˈfʲɛhɪcɪlʲ/).
What is the plural of vehicle in Irish?
The plural of feithicil is feithiclí; with the article, na feithiclí means “the vehicles”. The genitive plural is feithiclí, as in líon na bhfeithiclí (number of vehicles).
Why does feithicil change to fheithicil or bhfeithicil?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) feithicil becomes m'fheithicil (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfeithicil (eclipsis).
Is 'feithicil' the same as 'carr'?
No, 'carr' or 'gluaisteán' means a car, while 'feithicil' is the general, more formal word for any vehicle, often used in official and legal texts.
