HeyRuaHow to say “aware” in Irish
- Irish:
- feasach
- English:
- aware, knowledgeable
- Word type:
- adjective
- More aware:
- níos feasaí
- Most aware:
- is feasaí
- Plural:
- feasacha
- Pronunciation:
- “FASS-akh” /ˈfʲasˠəx/
What does “feasach” mean?
“Feasach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- aware
- Knowing about something, conscious of a fact or situation.Also: conscious, cognisant, mindful.
1 other meaning: knowledgeable
- 2knowledgeable
- Having a lot of knowledge or information; well-informed.Also: well-informed, informed, learned.
“Feasach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is feasach after duine (person, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
After a feminine noun the adjective gets a séimhiú, an h after its first letter: bean fheasach. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: duine feasach.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, feasacha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant; after other plurals it does not: mná feasacha.
More aware, most aware, very aware
Tá sí níos feasaí ná a deartháir faoin stair. She is more knowledgeable than her brother about history.
| more aware | níos feasaí | in the past tense: ní b'fheasaí |
|---|---|---|
| most aware | is feasaí | in the past tense: ab fheasaí |
| as aware as | chomh feasach le | no change after chomh |
| very aware | an-fheasach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too aware | rófheasach | ró- lenites |
“Feasach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Aware in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for aware?
The Irish for aware is feasach (pronounced “FASS-akh”). It comes after the noun: duine feasach, an aware person; bean fheasach, an aware woman.
How do you say more aware and most aware in Irish?
níos feasaí is more aware and is feasaí is most aware. In the past tense they become ní b'fheasaí and ab fheasaí.
Why does feasach become fheasach?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So bean fheasach (an aware woman) but duine feasach (an aware person), because duine is masculine.
What is the plural of feasach?
With a plural noun feasach becomes feasacha: daoine feasacha, mná feasacha.
How do you say very aware in Irish?
an-fheasach. Too aware is rófheasach, and as aware as is chomh feasach le.
Does feasach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Feasach can mean aware or knowledgeable, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Which preposition goes with 'feasach'?
Use 'ar': 'Tá mé feasach air sin' means 'I am aware of that'.
What is the difference between 'feasach' and 'eolach'?
'Feasach' stresses awareness of a fact, while 'eolach' stresses expert knowledge, often with 'ar': 'eolach ar an gceol', knowledgeable about music.
