HeyRuaHow to say “allegory” in Irish
- Irish:
- fáthscéal
- English:
- allegory
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FAW-shkayl” /ˈfˠaːˌʃceːlˠ/
- Plural:
- fáthscéalta (allegories)
- Genitive singular:
- fáthscéil, an fháthscéil (e.g. brí an fháthscéil, the meaning of the allegory)
- Genitive plural:
- fáthscéalta, na bhfáthscéalta (e.g. cnuasach na bhfáthscéalta, the collection of allegories)
What does “fáthscéal” mean?
- allegory
- A story in which characters and events stand for deeper moral or symbolic meanings.Also: parable, fable, allegorical tale.
“Fáthscéal” with the article
The plural of allegory in Irish is fáthscéalta. Here is fáthscéal after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fáthscéal” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fáthscéal, the Irish word for allegory.
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Allegory in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for allegory?
The Irish for allegory is fáthscéal (pronounced “FAW-shkayl”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fáthscéalta.
How do you pronounce fáthscéal in Irish?
Fáthscéal is said like “FAW-shkayl” (IPA /ˈfˠaːˌʃceːlˠ/).
What is the plural of allegory in Irish?
The plural of fáthscéal is fáthscéalta; with the article, na fáthscéalta means “the allegories”. The genitive plural is fáthscéalta, as in cnuasach na bhfáthscéalta (the collection of allegories).
Why does fáthscéal change to fháthscéal or bhfáthscéal?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fáthscéal becomes m'fháthscéal (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfáthscéal (eclipsis).
How is fáthscéal different from parabal?
Fáthscéal is a general allegory, while parabal usually means a parable, especially a biblical one like those told by Christ.
