HeyRuaHow to say “weedkiller” in Irish
- Irish:
- fiailnimh
- English:
- weedkiller
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “FEE-ul-niv” /ˈfʲiəlʲnʲɪvʲ/
- Plural:
- fiailnimheanna (weedkillers)
- Genitive singular:
- fiailnimhe, na fiailnimhe (e.g. buidéal fiailnimhe, a bottle of weedkiller)
- Genitive plural:
- fiailnimheanna, na bhfiailnimheanna (e.g. úsáid na bhfiailnimheanna, the use of the herbicides)
What does “fiailnimh” mean?
- weedkiller
- A chemical substance used to kill weeds and unwanted plants.Also: herbicide, weed killer.
“Fiailnimh” with the article
The plural of weedkiller in Irish is fiailnimheanna. Here is fiailnimh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fiailnimh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fiailnimh, the Irish word for weedkiller.
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Weedkiller in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for weedkiller?
The Irish for weedkiller is fiailnimh (pronounced “FEE-ul-niv”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is fiailnimheanna.
How do you pronounce fiailnimh in Irish?
Fiailnimh is said like “FEE-ul-niv” (IPA /ˈfʲiəlʲnʲɪvʲ/).
What is the plural of weedkiller in Irish?
The plural of fiailnimh is fiailnimheanna; with the article, na fiailnimheanna means “the weedkillers”. The genitive plural is fiailnimheanna, as in úsáid na bhfiailnimheanna (the use of the herbicides).
Why does fiailnimh change to fhiailnimh or bhfiailnimh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fiailnimh becomes m'fhiailnimh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfiailnimh (eclipsis).
How is 'fiailnimh' formed?
It combines 'fiaile' (weed) with 'nimh' (poison), so it literally means 'weed poison'.
