HeyRuaHow to say “wild duck” in Irish
- Irish:
- fia-lacha
- English:
- wild duck
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “FEE-uh-lakh-uh” /ˈfʲiə ˌl̪ˠaxə/
- Plural:
- fia-lachain (wild ducks)
- Genitive singular:
- fia-lachan, na fia-lachan (e.g. nead na fia-lachan, the wild duck's nest)
- Genitive plural:
- fia-lachan, na bhfia-lachan (e.g. scuaine na bhfia-lachan, the flock of the wild ducks)
What does “fia-lacha” mean?
- wild duck
- A duck that lives in the wild, especially the mallard.Also: mallard, duck.
Other Irish words for wild duck: lacha (duck)
“Fia-lacha” with the article
The plural of wild duck in Irish is fia-lachain. Here is fia-lacha after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fia-lacha” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fia-lacha, the Irish word for wild duck.
Other nouns in Irish
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Wild duck in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for wild duck?
The Irish for wild duck is fia-lacha (pronounced “FEE-uh-lakh-uh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is fia-lachain.
How do you pronounce fia-lacha in Irish?
Fia-lacha is said like “FEE-uh-lakh-uh” (IPA /ˈfʲiə ˌl̪ˠaxə/).
What is the plural of wild duck in Irish?
The plural of fia-lacha is fia-lachain; with the article, na fia-lachain means “the wild ducks”. The genitive plural is fia-lachan, as in scuaine na bhfia-lachan (the flock of the wild ducks).
Why does fia-lacha change to fhia-lacha or bhfia-lacha?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fia-lacha becomes m'fhia-lacha (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfia-lacha (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'lacha' and 'fia-lacha'?
'Lacha' is any duck, including farm ducks, while 'fia-lacha' specifically means a wild duck such as the mallard.
