HeyRuaHow to say “embarrassment” in Irish
- Irish:
- aiféaltas
- English:
- embarrassment
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “a-FAYL-tus” /əˈfʲeːl̪ˠt̪ˠəsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- aiféaltais, an aiféaltais (e.g. mothú aiféaltais, a feeling of embarrassment)
What does “aiféaltas” mean?
- embarrassment
- The awkward, self-conscious feeling of being embarrassed or ashamed in front of others.Also: shame, awkwardness, self-consciousness.
“Aiféaltas” with the article
Here is aiféaltas after the article (an t-alt).
an t-aiféaltas
the embarrassment
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Aiféaltas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aiféaltas, the Irish word for embarrassment.
Bhí aiféaltas orm nuair a thit mé.
I was embarrassed when I fell.
Tháinig aiféaltas air os comhair an ranga.
He got embarrassed in front of the class.
Níor cheil sí an t-aiféaltas a bhí uirthi.
She didn't hide her embarrassment.
Las a aghaidh le haiféaltas.
His face went red with embarrassment.
Ná cuir aiféaltas ar do dheirfiúr.
Don't embarrass your sister.
Bhí cuma an aiféaltais ar na páistí.
The children looked embarrassed.
Ní raibh aon aiféaltas air faoin mbotún.
He wasn't at all embarrassed about the mistake.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Embarrassment in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for embarrassment?
The Irish for embarrassment is aiféaltas (pronounced “a-FAYL-tus”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce aiféaltas in Irish?
Aiféaltas is said like “a-FAYL-tus” (IPA /əˈfʲeːl̪ˠt̪ˠəsˠ/).
Does aiféaltas have a plural?
No plural form is given for aiféaltas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does aiféaltas sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aiféaltas (the embarrassment), a haiféaltas (her embarrassment), a n-aiféaltas (their embarrassment).
What is the difference between aiféaltas and aiféala?
Aiféaltas is embarrassment, while aiféala means regret: tá aiféala orm means I regret it.
How do I say 'I am embarrassed'?
Use the 'ar' construction: tá aiféaltas orm.
