How to Say “Grapes” in Irish

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fíonchaora
The English word 'grapes' is translated into Irish as fíonchaora.
fíonchaora refers to the small, round berries that grow in bunches on a vine.

Did you know?

  • The word fíon is a loanword from Latin vinum. This shows the influence of early Christian missionaries who brought both the Latin language and vineyard culture to Ireland.
  • Because fíonchaora contains the word for 'wine', the term literally translates to 'wine-berry' in English.
  • While fíonchaora is the standard term, many Irish speakers in casual conversation or when shopping will simply use the English loanword 'grapes'.

Examples in context

  • Tá fíonchaora go leor sa chiste.
    There are plenty of grapes in the basket.

Example conversation

Cian and Saoirse are preparing a fruit platter.

  1. Cian

    An bhfuil fíonchaora agat, a Saoirse?
    Do you have grapes, Saoirse?
  2. Saoirse

    Tá, tá siad anseo sa bowl.
    Yes, they are here in the bowl.
  3. Cian

    Go hiontach, tá siad go hálainn.
    Great, they are beautiful.
  4. Saoirse

    Cur síos orthu anois, a Chian.
    Put them down now, Cian.
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