Fairness in Irish (Féaráilteacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for fairness?

The Irish for fairness is féaráilteacht (pronounced “FAY-raw-il-tyukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “fairness” in Irish

Irish:: féaráilteacht
English:: fairness
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “FAY-raw-il-tyukht” /ˈfʲeːɾˠaːlʲtʲəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: féaráilteachta, na féaráilteachta (e.g. ceist na féaráilteachta, the question of fairness)

What does “féaráilteacht” mean?

fairness: The quality of being fair and just in how you treat people or deal with things.Also: fair play, justice, impartiality, equity.

Other Irish words for fairness: ceartas (justice)

“Féaráilteacht” with the article

Here is féaráilteacht after the article (an t-alt).

an fhéaráilteacht

the fairness

Lenition: f becomes fh after an (feminine noun)

“Féaráilteacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using féaráilteacht, the Irish word for fairness.

Ní raibh aon fhéaráilteacht sa chinneadh sin.

There was no fairness in that decision.

Tá an fhéaráilteacht tábhachtach do gach duine.

Fairness is important to everyone.

Labhair sé faoi fhéaráilteacht sa chóras oideachais.

He spoke about fairness in the education system.

Is ar son na féaráilteachta a rinne siad é.

They did it for the sake of fairness.

Bhí féaráilteacht agus macántacht le feiceáil ina chuid oibre.

Fairness and honesty were visible in his work.

Ba cheart féaráilteacht a bheith ann i gcónaí.

There should always be fairness.

Bhí amhras orthu faoi fhéaráilteacht an toghcháin.

They had doubts about the fairness of the election.

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Fairness in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for fairness?

The Irish for fairness is féaráilteacht (pronounced “FAY-raw-il-tyukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce féaráilteacht in Irish?

Féaráilteacht is said like “FAY-raw-il-tyukht” (IPA /ˈfʲeːɾˠaːlʲtʲəxt̪ˠ/).

Does féaráilteacht have a plural?

No plural form is given for féaráilteacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does féaráilteacht change to fhéaráilteacht or bhféaráilteacht?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) féaráilteacht becomes m'fhéaráilteacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhféaráilteacht (eclipsis).

What is the difference between 'féaráilteacht' and 'cothroime'?

Both mean fairness, but 'cothroime' also means evenness or equality and is often preferred in formal writing, while 'féaráilteacht' comes from 'féaráilte' (fair) and is more colloquial.

Fairness in Irish (Féaráilteacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage