HeyRuaHow to say “allegory” in Irish
- Irish:
- fáthchiall
- English:
- allegory
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “FAW-khee-ul” /ˈfˠaːˌxiəlˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- fáthchéille, na fáthchéille (e.g. brí na fáthchéille, the meaning of the allegory)
What does “fáthchiall” mean?
- allegory
- A story, poem or picture with a hidden deeper meaning, often moral or political, beneath its surface sense.Also: hidden meaning, figurative meaning, symbolism.
“Fáthchiall” with the article
Here is fáthchiall after the article (an t-alt).
an fháthchiall
the allegory
Lenition: f becomes fh after an (feminine noun)
“Fáthchiall” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fáthchiall, the Irish word for allegory.
Is fáthchiall é an dán sin.
That poem is an allegory.
Tá fáthchiall pholaitiúil sa scéal.
There is a political allegory in the story.
Mhínigh an múinteoir an fháthchiall dúinn.
The teacher explained the allegory to us.
Níor thuig mé brí na fáthchéille ar dtús.
I didn't understand the meaning of the allegory at first.
Scríobhadh an aisling i bhfoirm fáthchéille.
The vision poem was written in the form of an allegory.
Is maith liom an fháthchiall san úrscéal seo.
I like the allegory in this novel.
Tá fáthchiall Éireann le feiceáil sa spéirbhean.
The allegory of Ireland can be seen in the beautiful woman.
Other nouns in Irish
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Allegory in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for allegory?
The Irish for allegory is fáthchiall (pronounced “FAW-khee-ul”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce fáthchiall in Irish?
Fáthchiall is said like “FAW-khee-ul” (IPA /ˈfˠaːˌxiəlˠ/).
Does fáthchiall have a plural?
No plural form is given for fáthchiall in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does fáthchiall change to fháthchiall or bhfáthchiall?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fáthchiall becomes m'fháthchiall (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfáthchiall (eclipsis).
How is 'fáthchiall' different from 'meafar'?
'Meafar' is a single metaphor, while 'fáthchiall' is an extended allegory running through a whole work, such as the 'aisling' poems.
