HeyRuaHow to say “envy” in Irish
- Irish:
- formad
- English:
- envy
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FOR-uh-mud” /ˈfˠɔɾˠəmˠəd̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- formaid, an fhormaid (e.g. cúis an fhormaid, the cause of the envy)
What does “formad” mean?
- envy
- A feeling of resentment or jealousy at someone else's good fortune or success.Also: jealousy, begrudging, grudge.
“Formad” with the article
Here is formad after the article (an t-alt).
an formad
the envy
No change after an
“Formad” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using formad, the Irish word for envy.
Bhí formad aici lena deirfiúr.
She was envious of her sister.
Níl aon fhormad agam leat.
I don't envy you at all.
Is olc an rud an formad.
Envy is a bad thing.
Rinne sé é le teann formaid.
He did it out of sheer envy.
Tá formad ag na comharsana leo.
The neighbours are envious of them.
Ní raibh formad ar bith ina chroí.
There was no envy in his heart.
Chonaic mé an formad ina súile.
I saw the envy in her eyes.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Envy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for envy?
The Irish for envy is formad (pronounced “FOR-uh-mud”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce formad in Irish?
Formad is said like “FOR-uh-mud” (IPA /ˈfˠɔɾˠəmˠəd̪ˠ/).
Does formad have a plural?
No plural form is given for formad in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does formad change to fhormad or bhformad?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) formad becomes m'fhormad (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhformad (eclipsis).
What is the difference between formad and éad?
Formad is envy of what someone else has, while éad usually means jealousy, especially in love, though the two overlap. Both are used with 'le': tá formad agam leat, I envy you.
