Vine in Irish (Fíniúin): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for vine?

The Irish for vine is fíniúin (pronounced “FEE-noon”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is fíniúnacha. Depending on context it can also mean vineyard.

Q: What is the plural of vine in Irish?

The plural of fíniúin is fíniúnacha; with the article, na fíniúnacha means “the vines”. The genitive plural is fíniúnacha, as in saothrú na bhfíniúnacha (the cultivation of the vines).

Q: Does fíniúin have more than one meaning?

Yes. Fíniúin can mean vine or vineyard, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “vine” in Irish

Irish:: fíniúin
English:: vine, vineyard
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “FEE-noon” /ˈfʲiːnʲuːnʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: fíniúnacha (vines)
Genitive singular:: fíniúna, na fíniúna (e.g. duilleoga na fíniúna, the leaves of the vine)
Genitive plural:: fíniúnacha, na bhfíniúnacha (e.g. saothrú na bhfíniúnacha, the cultivation of the vines)

What does “fíniúin” mean?

“Fíniúin” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

vine: A climbing plant, especially the grapevine on which grapes grow.Also: grapevine, grape vine.

1 other meaning: vineyard

2vineyard: A piece of land where grapevines are grown, mainly in biblical or literary use.Also: vines.

“Fíniúin” with the article

The plural of vine in Irish is fíniúnacha. Here is fíniúin after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an fhíniúin

the vine

Lenition: f becomes fh after an (feminine noun)

na fíniúnacha

the vines

Plural: no change after na

“Fíniúin” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using fíniúin, the Irish word for vine.

Tá fíniúin ag fás ar bhalla an tí.

A vine is growing on the wall of the house.

Bhí na caora fós ar an bhfíniúin.

The grapes were still on the vine.

Is mise an fhíniúin, is sibhse na craobhacha.

I am the vine, you are the branches.

Tá fíniúnacha ar fud na Fraince.

There are vineyards all over France.

Ghearr sé craobh den fhíniúin.

He cut a branch off the vine.

D'oibrigh siad i bhfíniúin ar feadh an tsamhraidh.

They worked in a vineyard all summer.

Thug mo sheanathair aire mhaith dá fhíniúin.

My grandfather took good care of his vine.

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Vine in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for vine?

The Irish for vine is fíniúin (pronounced “FEE-noon”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is fíniúnacha. Depending on context it can also mean vineyard.

How do you pronounce fíniúin in Irish?

Fíniúin is said like “FEE-noon” (IPA /ˈfʲiːnʲuːnʲ/).

What is the plural of vine in Irish?

The plural of fíniúin is fíniúnacha; with the article, na fíniúnacha means “the vines”. The genitive plural is fíniúnacha, as in saothrú na bhfíniúnacha (the cultivation of the vines).

Does fíniúin have more than one meaning?

Yes. Fíniúin can mean vine or vineyard, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does fíniúin change to fhíniúin or bhfíniúin?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fíniúin becomes m'fhíniúin (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfíniúin (eclipsis).

What is the difference between fíniúin and fíonghort?

Fíniúin is chiefly the vine plant itself, though it can mean vineyard in older texts, while fíonghort is the usual word for a vineyard.

Vine in Irish (Fíniúin): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage