Whip in Irish (Fuip): Meaning, Pronunciation & Examples

Q: What is the Irish for whip?

The Irish for whip is fuip (pronounced “fwip”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is fuipeanna. Depending on context it can also mean whip (party official).

Q: What is the plural of whip in Irish?

The plural of fuip is fuipeanna; with the article, na fuipeanna means “the whips”. The genitive plural is fuipeanna, as in fuaim na bhfuipeanna (the sound of the whips).

Q: Does fuip have more than one meaning?

Yes. Fuip can mean whip or whip (party official), depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “whip” in Irish

Irish:: fuip
English:: whip, whip (party official)
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “fwip” /fˠɪpʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: fuipeanna (whips)
Genitive singular:: fuipe, na fuipe (e.g. lámh na fuipe, the handle of the whip)
Genitive plural:: fuipeanna, na bhfuipeanna (e.g. fuaim na bhfuipeanna, the sound of the whips)

What does “fuip” mean?

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

whip: A cord or strap fixed to a handle, used for striking animals or people.Also: lash, horsewhip, crop.

1 other meaning: whip (party official)

2whip (party official): A party official in parliament who makes sure members attend and vote as the party wants.Also: whip, party whip.

Other Irish words for whip: lasc (lash)

“Fuip” with the article

The plural of whip in Irish is fuipeanna. Here is fuip after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an fhuip

the whip

Lenition: f becomes fh after an (feminine noun)

na fuipeanna

the whips

Plural: no change after na

“Fuip” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using fuip, the Irish word for whip.

Bhí fuip ina lámh ag an marcach.

The rider had a whip in his hand.

Bhuail sé an capall leis an bhfuip.

He struck the horse with the whip.

Chuala mé fuaim na fuipe sa pháirc.

I heard the crack of the whip in the field.

Tá na fuipeanna crochta ar an mballa.

The whips are hanging on the wall.

Cá bhfuil m'fhuip?

Where is my whip?

Ná húsáid fuip ar an asal bocht.

Don't use a whip on the poor donkey.

Ceapadh í ina fuip don pháirtí.

She was appointed whip for the party.

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Whip in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for whip?

The Irish for whip is fuip (pronounced “fwip”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is fuipeanna. Depending on context it can also mean whip (party official).

How do you pronounce fuip in Irish?

Fuip is said like “fwip” (IPA /fˠɪpʲ/).

What is the plural of whip in Irish?

The plural of fuip is fuipeanna; with the article, na fuipeanna means “the whips”. The genitive plural is fuipeanna, as in fuaim na bhfuipeanna (the sound of the whips).

Does fuip have more than one meaning?

Yes. Fuip can mean whip or whip (party official), depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does fuip change to fhuip or bhfuip?

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

Is there another Irish word for whip?

Yes, 'lasc' also means a whip or lash, and 'sciúirse' is a scourge; 'fuip' is the everyday word and also used for a party whip.

Whip in Irish (Fuip): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage