HeyRuaHow to say “faint” in Irish
- Irish:
- fanntais
- English:
- faint
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FOWN-tish” /ˈfˠaun̪ˠt̪ˠəʃ/
- Plural:
- fanntaisí (faints)
- Genitive singular:
- fanntaise, na fanntaise (e.g. comharthaí na fanntaise, the signs of the fainting fit)
- Genitive plural:
- fanntaisí, na bhfanntaisí (e.g. cúis na bhfanntaisí, the cause of the fainting fits)
What does “fanntais” mean?
- faint
- A sudden loss of consciousness, when a person passes out for a short time.Also: fainting fit, swoon, fainting, blackout.
“Fanntais” with the article
The plural of faint in Irish is fanntaisí. Here is fanntais after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fanntais” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fanntais, the Irish word for faint.
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Faint in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for faint?
The Irish for faint is fanntais (pronounced “FOWN-tish”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is fanntaisí.
How do you pronounce fanntais in Irish?
Fanntais is said like “FOWN-tish” (IPA /ˈfˠaun̪ˠt̪ˠəʃ/).
What is the plural of faint in Irish?
The plural of fanntais is fanntaisí; with the article, na fanntaisí means “the faints”. The genitive plural is fanntaisí, as in cúis na bhfanntaisí (the cause of the fainting fits).
Why does fanntais change to fhanntais or bhfanntais?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fanntais becomes m'fhanntais (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfanntais (eclipsis).
How do I say 'to faint' in Irish?
The usual phrase is 'titim i bhfanntais', for example 'Thit sé i bhfanntais', meaning 'He fainted'. You can also say 'thit sé i laige'.
What is the difference between 'fanntais' and 'laige'?
'Fanntais' specifically means a faint or swoon, while 'laige' means weakness in general but is also used for a faint in 'titim i laige'.
