HeyRuaHow to say “worth” in Irish
- Irish:
- fiú
- English:
- worth, worthy person
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “foo” /fʲuː/
- Plural:
- fiúnna (worths)
- Genitive singular:
- fiú, an fhiú (e.g. luach an fhiú, the value of the worth)
- Genitive plural:
- fiúnna, na bhfiúnna (e.g. liosta na bhfiúnna, a list of worthies)
What does “fiú” mean?
“Fiú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- worth
- The value of something, or the quality of being worthy of something; as a noun it is mostly met in phrases like 'is fiú' (it is worth).Also: value, worthiness, worthwhile.
“Fiú” with the article
The plural of worth in Irish is fiúnna. Here is fiú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fiú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fiú, the Irish word for worth.
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Worth in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for worth?
The Irish for worth is fiú (pronounced “foo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fiúnna. Depending on context it can also mean worthy person.
How do you pronounce fiú in Irish?
Fiú is said like “foo” (IPA /fʲuː/).
What is the plural of worth in Irish?
The plural of fiú is fiúnna; with the article, na fiúnna means “the worths”. The genitive plural is fiúnna, as in liosta na bhfiúnna (a list of worthies).
Does fiú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Fiú can mean worth or worthy person, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does fiú change to fhiú or bhfiú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fiú becomes m'fhiú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfiú (eclipsis).
How do I say 'even' in Irish?
Use 'fiú' or 'fiú amháin' as an adverb: 'Ní oibríonn sé i gceart, fiú' means 'It doesn't even work right'.
How is 'worth' expressed with fiú?
Use the copula: 'Is fiú é' (it is worth it), 'Ní fiú é' (it is not worth it), 'Arbh fhiú é?' (was it worth it?).
