Wildlife in Irish (Fiabheatha): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for wildlife?

The Irish for wildlife is fiabheatha (pronounced “FEE-uh-va-ha”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “wildlife” in Irish

Irish:: fiabheatha
English:: wildlife
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “FEE-uh-va-ha” /ˈfʲiəvʲahə/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: fiabheatha, na fiabheatha (e.g. caomhnú na fiabheatha, conservation of wildlife)

What does “fiabheatha” mean?

wildlife: Wild animals, birds and plants living in their natural environment.Also: wild animals, fauna, nature.

Other Irish words for wildlife: fiadhúlra (wildlife)

“Fiabheatha” with the article

Here is fiabheatha after the article (an t-alt).

an fhiabheatha

the wildlife

Lenition: f becomes fh after an (feminine noun)

“Fiabheatha” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using fiabheatha, the Irish word for wildlife.

Tá go leor fiabheatha ar an oileán seo.

There is a lot of wildlife on this island.

Is breá liom clár faoin bhfiabheatha a fheiceáil.

I love watching a programme about wildlife.

Tá an fhiabheatha i mbaol mar gheall ar an truailliú.

The wildlife is in danger because of pollution.

Thug sí cuairt ar thearmann fiabheatha inné.

She visited a wildlife sanctuary yesterday.

Ní mór dúinn an fhiabheatha a chosaint.

We must protect the wildlife.

Tá suim mhór aige i bhfiabheatha na hÉireann.

He has a great interest in Irish wildlife.

Thóg sé grianghraif den fhiabheatha sa pháirc náisiúnta.

He took photographs of the wildlife in the national park.

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Wildlife in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for wildlife?

The Irish for wildlife is fiabheatha (pronounced “FEE-uh-va-ha”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce fiabheatha in Irish?

Fiabheatha is said like “FEE-uh-va-ha” (IPA /ˈfʲiəvʲahə/).

Does fiabheatha have a plural?

No plural form is given for fiabheatha in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does fiabheatha change to fhiabheatha or bhfiabheatha?

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

What is the difference between 'fiabheatha' and 'dúlra'?

'Fiabheatha' means wildlife, the wild animals and plants themselves, while 'dúlra' means nature in general.

Wildlife in Irish (Fiabheatha): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage