fíon
/fʲiːn̪ˠ/masculine
The Irish word for wine is fíon.
fíon refers to the alcoholic beverage made from grapes.
Meaning: alcoholic beverage made from grapes (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
fíon is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/fʲiːn̪ˠ/
Did you know?
- In old Irish laws, specifically the Brehon Laws, the quality and type of fíon served could indicate the social rank of the host and the guests.
- The Irish word fíon is a cognate of the English word 'vine', as both trace back to the Latin 'vīnum'.
- In traditional Irish culture, fíon was historically associated with luxury and imports, as grapes do not grow in Ireland's climate.
Examples in context
- Is maith an fíon é seo.This is a good wine.
- An bhfuil fíon sa chistin?Is there wine in the kitchen?
Example conversation
Aoife and Cian are deciding what to drink at dinner.
- AoifeAn dteastaíonn fíon uait, a Chian?Do you want wine, Cian?
- CianTá, le do thoil.Yes, please.
- AoifeAn mbeidh fíon bán nó dearg agat?Will you have white or red wine?
- CianFíon bán,Más é féin.White wine, if you please.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “wine” translations and entries fíon, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries fíon, CC BY-SA 4.0.
