HeyRuaHow to say “anger” in Irish
- Irish:
- fearg
- English:
- anger
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FAR-ug” /fʲaɾˠəɡ/
- Genitive singular:
- feirge, na feirge (e.g. racht feirge, a fit of anger)
What does “fearg” mean?
- anger
- The strong feeling you have when something annoys or upsets you; in Irish it is said to be 'on' a person (tá fearg air).Also: rage, wrath, fury, annoyance.
“Fearg” with the article
Here is fearg after the article (an t-alt).
“Fearg” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fearg, the Irish word for anger.
Other nouns in Irish
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Phrases with “fearg”
Anger in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for anger?
The Irish for anger is fearg (pronounced “FAR-ug”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce fearg in Irish?
Fearg is said like “FAR-ug” (IPA /fʲaɾˠəɡ/).
Does fearg have a plural?
No plural form is given for fearg in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does fearg change to fhearg or bhfearg?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fearg becomes m'fhearg (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfearg (eclipsis).
How do I say 'I am angry' in Irish?
Irish puts the feeling on the person: 'Tá fearg orm' (I am angry). To say you are angry with someone, use 'le': 'Tá fearg orm leis'.
What is the difference between 'fearg' and 'olc'?
'Fearg' is the general word for anger; 'olc' is also used for being cross, as in 'Tá olc air' (he is in a bad mood, annoyed).
