HeyRuaHow to say “care” in Irish
- Irish:
- faichill
- English:
- care
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FAH-hil” /ˈfˠaçɪlʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- faichille, na faichille (e.g. easpa faichille, lack of caution)
What does “faichill” mean?
- care
- Caution or watchfulness to avoid danger or harm; also the verbal noun of the verb faichill, to beware or take care.Also: caution, wariness, watchfulness, guardedness.
“Faichill” with the article
Here is faichill after the article (an t-alt).
“Faichill” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using faichill, the Irish word for care.
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Care in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for care?
The Irish for care is faichill (pronounced “FAH-hil”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce faichill in Irish?
Faichill is said like “FAH-hil” (IPA /ˈfˠaçɪlʲ/).
Does faichill have a plural?
No plural form is given for faichill in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does faichill change to fhaichill or bhfaichill?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) faichill becomes m'fhaichill (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfaichill (eclipsis).
How do I say 'be careful' using faichill?
Say 'Bí ar d'fhaichill!' to one person, or 'Bígí ar bhur bhfaichill!' to several; 'Tabhair aire!' is also common.
What is the difference between faichill and aire?
Aire is general care or attention (tabhair aire do), while faichill stresses wariness against danger, as in 'ar d'fhaichill'.
