HeyRuaHow to say “wick” in Irish
- Irish:
- fáideog
- English:
- wick, taper
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “FAW-jog” /ˈfˠaːdʲoːɡ/
- Plural:
- fáideoga (wicks)
- Genitive singular:
- fáideoige, na fáideoige (e.g. solas na fáideoige, the light of the wick)
- Genitive plural:
- fáideog, na bhfáideog (e.g. lasadh na bhfáideog, the lighting of the wicks)
What does “fáideog” mean?
“Fáideog” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- wick
- The string in a candle or lamp that burns to give light.Also: candle wick, lamp wick.
1 other meaning: taper
- 2taper
- A thin candle or a long waxed wick used for lighting other candles or lamps.Also: small candle, rushlight.
“Fáideog” with the article
The plural of wick in Irish is fáideoga. Here is fáideog after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fáideog” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fáideog, the Irish word for wick.
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Wick in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for wick?
The Irish for wick is fáideog (pronounced “FAW-jog”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is fáideoga. Depending on context it can also mean taper.
How do you pronounce fáideog in Irish?
Fáideog is said like “FAW-jog” (IPA /ˈfˠaːdʲoːɡ/).
What is the plural of wick in Irish?
The plural of fáideog is fáideoga; with the article, na fáideoga means “the wicks”. The genitive plural is fáideog, as in lasadh na bhfáideog (the lighting of the wicks).
Does fáideog have more than one meaning?
Yes. Fáideog can mean wick or taper, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does fáideog change to fháideog or bhfáideog?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fáideog becomes m'fháideog (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfáideog (eclipsis).
Is 'fáideog' the same as 'coinneal'?
No: 'coinneal' is the whole candle, while 'fáideog' is its wick, though 'fáideog' can also mean a thin taper.
