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fairy in Irish

fairy in Irish is sióg, bean sí, na daoine maithe — fairy means a small, magical being of human shape, often shown with wings in folklore and fiction.

fairy in Irish

sióg
noun
(mythological creature) A mythical being of human form with magical powers, known in many sizes and descriptions, although often depicted in modern illustrations only as a small sprite with gauze-like wings, especially one that is female. Fairies are revered in some modern forms of paganism.
bean sí
noun
(mythological creature) A mythical being of human form with magical powers, known in many sizes and descriptions, although often depicted in modern illustrations only as a small sprite with gauze-like wings, especially one that is female. Fairies are revered in some modern forms of paganism.
na daoine maithe
noun
(mythological creature) A mythical being of human form with magical powers, known in many sizes and descriptions, although often depicted in modern illustrations only as a small sprite with gauze-like wings, especially one that is female. Fairies are revered in some modern forms of paganism.
síogaí
noun
(mythological creature) A mythical being of human form with magical powers, known in many sizes and descriptions, although often depicted in modern illustrations only as a small sprite with gauze-like wings, especially one that is female. Fairies are revered in some modern forms of paganism.

What does "fairy" mean?

  1. noun A small, magical being of human shape, often shown with wings in folklore and fiction.
    "The children left a note for the tooth fairy."
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fairy in a sentence

  • The children left a note for the tooth fairy.
  • In the story, a fairy grants the girl three wishes.

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What is "fairy" in Irish?

"fairy" in Irish is sióg, bean sí, na daoine maithe. fairy means: A small, magical being of human shape, often shown with wings in folklore and fiction.

How do you use "fairy" in a sentence?

Example: "The children left a note for the tooth fairy." In Irish, "fairy" is sióg, bean sí, na daoine maithe.

Are there other ways to say "fairy" in Irish?

Yes — Irish has 4 translations listed for "fairy": sióg, bean sí, na daoine maithe, síogaí.

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