HeyRuaHow to say “wildlife” in Irish
- Irish:
- fiadhúlra
- English:
- wildlife
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FEE-uh-ghool-ruh” /ˈfʲiəɣuːlˠɾˠə/
- Genitive singular:
- fiadhúlra, an fhiadhúlra (e.g. caomhnú an fhiadhúlra, conservation of wildlife)
What does “fiadhúlra” mean?
- wildlife
- Wild animals, birds and plants living in their natural environment.Also: wild animals, fauna, nature.
Other Irish words for wildlife: fiabheatha (wildlife)
“Fiadhúlra” with the article
Here is fiadhúlra after the article (an t-alt).
“Fiadhúlra” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fiadhúlra, the Irish word for wildlife.
Other nouns in Irish
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Wildlife in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for wildlife?
The Irish for wildlife is fiadhúlra (pronounced “FEE-uh-ghool-ruh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce fiadhúlra in Irish?
Fiadhúlra is said like “FEE-uh-ghool-ruh” (IPA /ˈfʲiəɣuːlˠɾˠə/).
Does fiadhúlra have a plural?
No plural form is given for fiadhúlra in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does fiadhúlra change to fhiadhúlra or bhfiadhúlra?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fiadhúlra becomes m'fhiadhúlra (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfiadhúlra (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'fiadhúlra' and 'dúlra'?
'Dúlra' means nature in general, while 'fiadhúlra' (from 'fia' wild + 'dúlra') refers specifically to wildlife.
