HeyRuaHow to say “winery” in Irish
- Irish:
- fíonlann
- English:
- winery
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FEEN-lun” /ˈfʲiːnˠl̪ˠən̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- fíonlanna (wineries)
- Genitive singular:
- fíonlainne, na fíonlainne (e.g. úinéir na fíonlainne, the owner of the winery)
- Genitive plural:
- fíonlann, na bhfíonlann (e.g. úinéirí na bhfíonlann, the owners of the wineries)
What does “fíonlann” mean?
- winery
- A place where wine is made, or a building where wine is stored.Also: wine cellar, wine vault, wine store.
“Fíonlann” with the article
The plural of winery in Irish is fíonlanna. Here is fíonlann after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fíonlann” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fíonlann, the Irish word for winery.
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Winery in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for winery?
The Irish for winery is fíonlann (pronounced “FEEN-lun”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is fíonlanna.
How do you pronounce fíonlann in Irish?
Fíonlann is said like “FEEN-lun” (IPA /ˈfʲiːnˠl̪ˠən̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of winery in Irish?
The plural of fíonlann is fíonlanna; with the article, na fíonlanna means “the wineries”. The genitive plural is fíonlann, as in úinéirí na bhfíonlann (the owners of the wineries).
Why does fíonlann change to fhíonlann or bhfíonlann?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fíonlann becomes m'fhíonlann (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfíonlann (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'fíonlann' and 'fíonghort'?
A 'fíonlann' is where wine is made or stored, while a 'fíonghort' is a vineyard where the grapes are grown.
