HeyRuaHow to say “fault” in Irish
- Irish:
- fabht
- English:
- fault, weakness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “fowt” /fˠəuːt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- fabhtanna (faults)
- Genitive singular:
- fabht, an fhabht (e.g. cúis an fhabht, the cause of the fault)
- Genitive plural:
- fabhtanna, na bhfabhtanna (e.g. liosta na bhfabhtanna, the list of faults)
What does “fabht” mean?
“Fabht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- fault
- A flaw or defect in something, often one that is hidden or not obvious.Also: flaw, defect, hidden defect, bug.
“Fabht” with the article
The plural of fault in Irish is fabhtanna. Here is fabht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fabht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fabht, the Irish word for fault.
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Fault in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fault?
The Irish for fault is fabht (pronounced “fowt”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fabhtanna. Depending on context it can also mean weakness.
How do you pronounce fabht in Irish?
Fabht is said like “fowt” (IPA /fˠəuːt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of fault in Irish?
The plural of fabht is fabhtanna; with the article, na fabhtanna means “the faults”. The genitive plural is fabhtanna, as in liosta na bhfabhtanna (the list of faults).
Does fabht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Fabht can mean fault or weakness, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does fabht change to fhabht or bhfabht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fabht becomes m'fhabht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfabht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'fabht' and 'locht'?
'Locht' is the general word for a fault or blame, while 'fabht' suggests a flaw or defect, often hidden, in a thing or a person. You blame someone with 'locht', not 'fabht'.
