Window in Irish (Fuinneog): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for window?

The Irish for window is fuinneog (pronounced “fin-YOHG”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is fuinneoga. Depending on context it can also mean window (computing).

Q: What is the plural of window in Irish?

The plural of fuinneog is fuinneoga; with the article, na fuinneoga means “the windows”. The genitive plural is fuinneog, as in ag glanadh na bhfuinneog (cleaning the windows).

Q: Does fuinneog have more than one meaning?

Yes. Fuinneog can mean window or window (computing), depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “window” in Irish

Irish:: fuinneog
English:: window, window (computing)
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “fin-YOHG” /fʲɪˈnʲoːɡ/

Various forms

Plural:: fuinneoga (windows)
Genitive singular:: fuinneoige, na fuinneoige (e.g. gloine na fuinneoige, the glass of the window)
Genitive plural:: fuinneog, na bhfuinneog (e.g. ag glanadh na bhfuinneog, cleaning the windows)

What does “fuinneog” mean?

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

window: An opening in a wall or vehicle, usually filled with glass, that lets in light and air.Also: windowpane, casement.

1 other meaning: window (computing)

2window (computing): A framed area on a computer screen showing a program or document.Also: window, computer window, screen window.

“Fuinneog” with the article

The plural of window in Irish is fuinneoga. Here is fuinneog after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an fhuinneog

the window

Lenition: f becomes fh after an (feminine noun)

na fuinneoga

the windows

Plural: no change after na

“Fuinneog” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using fuinneog, the Irish word for window.

Dún an fhuinneog, le do thoil.

Close the window, please.

An miste leat má osclaím an fhuinneog?

Do you mind if I open the window?

Bhí sí ag féachaint amach an fhuinneog.

She was looking out the window.

Tá na fuinneoga briste arís.

The windows are broken again.

Tá cat ina chodladh ar leac na fuinneoige.

There's a cat asleep on the windowsill.

Chuir sé bláthanna ar leac na fuinneoige.

He put flowers on the windowsill.

Tá fuinneog nua sa seomra leapa.

There's a new window in the bedroom.

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Window in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for window?

The Irish for window is fuinneog (pronounced “fin-YOHG”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is fuinneoga. Depending on context it can also mean window (computing).

How do you pronounce fuinneog in Irish?

Fuinneog is said like “fin-YOHG” (IPA /fʲɪˈnʲoːɡ/).

What is the plural of window in Irish?

The plural of fuinneog is fuinneoga; with the article, na fuinneoga means “the windows”. The genitive plural is fuinneog, as in ag glanadh na bhfuinneog (cleaning the windows).

Does fuinneog have more than one meaning?

Yes. Fuinneog can mean window or window (computing), depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does fuinneog change to fhuinneog or bhfuinneog?

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

How do I say 'out the window' in Irish?

Say 'amach an fhuinneog', for example 'Chaith sé amach an fhuinneog é' (He threw it out the window).

What is a windowsill in Irish?

A windowsill is 'leac fuinneoige', using the genitive 'fuinneoige'.

Window in Irish (Fuinneog): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage