HeyRuaHow to say “fallacy” in Irish
- Irish:
- fallás
- English:
- fallacy
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “fuh-LAWS” /fˠəˈl̪ˠaːsˠ/
- Plural:
- falláis (fallacies)
- Genitive singular:
- falláis, an fhalláis (e.g. nochtadh an fhalláis, exposing the fallacy)
- Genitive plural:
- fallás, na bhfallás (e.g. nochtadh na bhfallás, exposing the fallacies)
What does “fallás” mean?
- fallacy
- A mistaken belief or an argument that rests on faulty reasoning.Also: false argument, faulty reasoning, misconception.
“Fallás” with the article
The plural of fallacy in Irish is falláis. Here is fallás after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fallás” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fallás, the Irish word for fallacy.
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Fallacy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fallacy?
The Irish for fallacy is fallás (pronounced “fuh-LAWS”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is falláis.
How do you pronounce fallás in Irish?
Fallás is said like “fuh-LAWS” (IPA /fˠəˈl̪ˠaːsˠ/).
What is the plural of fallacy in Irish?
The plural of fallás is falláis; with the article, na falláis means “the fallacies”. The genitive plural is fallás, as in nochtadh na bhfallás (exposing the fallacies).
Why does fallás change to fhallás or bhfallás?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fallás becomes m'fhallás (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfallás (eclipsis).
Is 'fallás' the same as 'earráid'?
No. 'Earráid' is any error, while 'fallás' is specifically a flaw in reasoning or a mistaken belief.
