HeyRuaHow to say “welcoming” in Irish
- Irish:
- fáiltiú
- English:
- welcoming, reception
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- fáiltigh, to welcome (ag fáiltiú, welcoming)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FAWL-tyoo” /ˈfˠaːlʲtʲuː/
- Plural:
- fáiltithe
- Genitive singular:
- fáiltithe, an fháiltithe (e.g. seomra fáiltithe, reception room)
- Genitive plural:
- fáiltithe, na bhfáiltithe (e.g. líon na bhfáiltithe, the number of receptions)
What does “fáiltiú” mean?
“Fáiltiú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- welcoming
- The verbal noun of fáiltigh: the act of welcoming or greeting someone.Also: welcome, greeting.
1 other meaning: reception
- 2reception
- A formal social gathering held to welcome or honour people.Also: welcome party, function.
Other Irish words for welcoming: fáilteach (welcoming)
“Fáiltiú” as a verbal noun
After ag, fáiltiú means welcoming: it is the verbal noun of the verb fáiltigh (to welcome). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Fáiltiú” with the article
The plural of welcoming in Irish is fáiltithe. Here is fáiltiú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fáiltiú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fáiltiú, the Irish word for welcoming.
Other nouns in Irish
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Welcoming in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for welcoming?
The Irish for welcoming is fáiltiú (pronounced “FAWL-tyoo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fáiltithe. Depending on context it can also mean reception.
How do you pronounce fáiltiú in Irish?
Fáiltiú is said like “FAWL-tyoo” (IPA /ˈfˠaːlʲtʲuː/).
What is the plural of welcoming in Irish?
The plural of fáiltiú is fáiltithe; with the article, it is na fáiltithe. The genitive plural is fáiltithe, as in líon na bhfáiltithe (the number of receptions).
Does fáiltiú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Fáiltiú can mean welcoming or reception, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does fáiltiú change to fháiltiú or bhfáiltiú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fáiltiú becomes m'fháiltiú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfáiltiú (eclipsis).
What is the difference between fáilte and fáiltiú?
Fáilte is the welcome itself, as in 'Fáilte romhat', while fáiltiú is the act of welcoming or a formal reception event.
Is the reception desk in a hotel called fáiltiú?
Yes, the desk is often called 'an deasc fáiltithe' or simply 'fáiltiú', and the receptionist is 'fáilteoir'.
