HeyRuaHow to say “violin” in Irish
- Irish:
- veidhlín
- English:
- violin
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “vye-LEEN” /vʲəiˈlʲiːnʲ/
- Plural:
- veidhlíní (violins)
- Genitive singular:
- veidhlín, an veidhlín (e.g. téada an veidhlín, the strings of the violin)
- Genitive plural:
- veidhlíní, na veidhlíní (e.g. fuaim na veidhlíní, the sound of the violins)
What does “veidhlín” mean?
- violin
- A small stringed musical instrument held under the chin and played with a bow.Also: fiddle.
Other Irish words for violin: fidil (fiddle)
“Veidhlín” with the article
The plural of violin in Irish is veidhlíní. Here is veidhlín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Veidhlín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using veidhlín, the Irish word for violin.
Other nouns in Irish
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Violin in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for violin?
The Irish for violin is veidhlín (pronounced “vye-LEEN”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is veidhlíní.
How do you pronounce veidhlín in Irish?
Veidhlín is said like “vye-LEEN” (IPA /vʲəiˈlʲiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of violin in Irish?
The plural of veidhlín is veidhlíní; with the article, na veidhlíní means “the violins”. The genitive plural is veidhlíní, as in fuaim na veidhlíní (the sound of the violins).
What is the difference between veidhlín and fidil?
Both mean the same instrument; veidhlín is used for the violin in classical music, while fidil is the usual word for the fiddle in traditional music.
