HeyRuaHow to say “curiosity” in Irish
- Irish:
- fiosracht
- English:
- curiosity
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FISS-rukht” /ˈfʲɪsˠɾˠəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- fiosrachta, na fiosrachta (e.g. le teann fiosrachta, out of sheer curiosity)
What does “fiosracht” mean?
- curiosity
- A strong wish to know or learn about something.Also: inquisitiveness, nosiness.
“Fiosracht” with the article
Here is fiosracht after the article (an t-alt).
an fhiosracht
the curiosity
Lenition: f becomes fh after an (feminine noun)
“Fiosracht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fiosracht, the Irish word for curiosity.
Bhí fiosracht orm faoin litir sin.
I was curious about that letter.
Mharaigh an fhiosracht an cat.
Curiosity killed the cat.
D'oscail sé an bosca le teann fiosrachta.
He opened the box out of sheer curiosity.
Tá fiosracht nádúrtha ag páistí óga.
Young children have a natural curiosity.
Níor shásaigh a freagra m'fhiosracht.
Her answer didn't satisfy my curiosity.
Ní raibh ann ach fiosracht, dar liom.
It was only curiosity, I think.
Spreag an múinteoir fiosracht sna daltaí.
The teacher sparked curiosity in the pupils.
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Curiosity in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for curiosity?
The Irish for curiosity is fiosracht (pronounced “FISS-rukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce fiosracht in Irish?
Fiosracht is said like “FISS-rukht” (IPA /ˈfʲɪsˠɾˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does fiosracht have a plural?
No plural form is given for fiosracht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does fiosracht change to fhiosracht or bhfiosracht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fiosracht becomes m'fhiosracht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfiosracht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'fiosracht' and 'fiosrúchán'?
'Fiosracht' is the feeling of curiosity, while 'fiosrúchán' is an inquiry or investigation. The adjective for curious is 'fiosrach'.
