fa-near

• fainear

From fon + aire.

• IPA^(key): /faˈɲɛɾ/

fa-near

1. under consideration/attention/notice, on mind

• Used with the preposition do and its derivatives when the relevant person/thing is mentioned.

  Am bu chòir sin a bhith fa-near dhuinn? - Should we take that into consideration?

  thug i an gnothach fa-near dha - she brought the affair to his attention

  thig seo fa-near don riaghaltas - this came to the notice of the government

  bha e fa-near dhomh - it was on my mind

• toirt fa-near