HeyRuaHow to say “betrayal” in Irish
- Irish:
- fealladh
- English:
- betrayal, failing
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FYAL-uh” /ˈfʲal̪ˠə/
- Genitive singular:
- feallta, an fheallta (e.g. gníomh feallta, an act of betrayal)
What does “fealladh” mean?
“Fealladh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- betrayal
- The act of betraying or deceiving someone; the verbal noun of the verb 'feall' (betray, fail).Also: betraying, treachery, deceiving.
1 other meaning: failing
- 2failing
- The act of failing or letting someone down, as when something gives way or does not work as expected.Also: letting down, failure.
Other Irish words for betrayal: feall (treachery)
“Fealladh” with the article
Here is fealladh after the article (an t-alt).
“Fealladh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fealladh, the Irish word for betrayal.
Other nouns in Irish
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Betrayal in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for betrayal?
The Irish for betrayal is fealladh (pronounced “FYAL-uh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean failing.
How do you pronounce fealladh in Irish?
Fealladh is said like “FYAL-uh” (IPA /ˈfʲal̪ˠə/).
Does fealladh have a plural?
No plural form is given for fealladh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does fealladh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Fealladh can mean betrayal or failing, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does fealladh change to fhealladh or bhfealladh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fealladh becomes m'fhealladh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfealladh (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'fealladh' and 'feall'?
'Feall' is the noun for treachery or a foul deed and also the verb, while 'fealladh' is the verbal noun, the act of betraying, as in 'ag fealladh ar dhuine'.
Which preposition goes with it?
Use 'ar': 'feall ar dhuine' means to betray someone, so 'ag fealladh orm' means betraying me.
