HeyRuaHow to say “bending” in Irish
- Irish:
- feacadh
- English:
- bending, bend, yielding
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- feac, to bend (ag feacadh, bending)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FYAK-uh” /ˈfʲakə/
- Plural:
- feacthaí
- Genitive singular:
- feactha, an fheactha (e.g. le linn an fheactha, during the bending)
- Genitive plural:
- feacthaí, na bhfeacthaí (e.g. líon na bhfeacthaí, the number of bends)
What does “feacadh” mean?
“Feacadh” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- bending
- Feacadh is the verbal noun of the verb 'feac', meaning the act of bending or flexing something, such as a knee or a limb.Also: bend, flexing, flexion, stooping.
“Feacadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, feacadh means bending: it is the verbal noun of the verb feac (to bend). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Feacadh” with the article
The plural of bending in Irish is feacthaí. Here is feacadh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Feacadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using feacadh, the Irish word for bending.
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Bending in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bending?
The Irish for bending is feacadh (pronounced “FYAK-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is feacthaí. Depending on context it can also mean bend or yielding.
How do you pronounce feacadh in Irish?
Feacadh is said like “FYAK-uh” (IPA /ˈfʲakə/).
What is the plural of bending in Irish?
The plural of feacadh is feacthaí; with the article, it is na feacthaí. The genitive plural is feacthaí, as in líon na bhfeacthaí (the number of bends).
Does feacadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Feacadh can mean bending, bend or yielding, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does feacadh change to fheacadh or bhfeacadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) feacadh becomes m'fheacadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfeacadh (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'feacadh' and 'lúbadh'?
Both mean bending, but 'feacadh' is used especially of joints and limbs, as in 'feacadh glúine' (genuflection), while 'lúbadh' is more general bending or twisting.
