Favouritism in Irish (Fabhraíocht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for favouritism?

The Irish for favouritism is fabhraíocht (pronounced “FOW-ree-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “favouritism” in Irish

Irish:: fabhraíocht
English:: favouritism
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “FOW-ree-ukht” /ˈfˠəuɾˠiːəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: fabhraíochta, na fabhraíochta (e.g. cás fabhraíochta, a case of favouritism)

What does “fabhraíocht” mean?

favouritism: Unfair support or special treatment given to one person or group over others.Also: partiality, bias, preferential treatment.

Other Irish words for favouritism: leathchuma (partiality)

“Fabhraíocht” with the article

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

an fhabhraíocht

the favouritism

Lenition: f becomes fh after an (feminine noun)

“Fabhraíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using fabhraíocht, the Irish word for favouritism.

Ní maith liom fabhraíocht ar bith.

I don't like any favouritism.

Cuireadh fabhraíocht i leith an mhúinteora.

The teacher was accused of favouritism.

Bhí an fhabhraíocht soiléir don rang ar fad.

The favouritism was obvious to the whole class.

Níl aon fhabhraíocht sa chomórtas seo.

There is no favouritism in this competition.

Rinne siad gearán faoi fhabhraíocht san oifig.

They complained about favouritism in the office.

Is comhartha fabhraíochta é sin.

That is a sign of favouritism.

Shéan an bainisteoir go raibh fabhraíocht i gceist.

The manager denied that favouritism was involved.

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Favouritism in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for favouritism?

The Irish for favouritism is fabhraíocht (pronounced “FOW-ree-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce fabhraíocht in Irish?

Fabhraíocht is said like “FOW-ree-ukht” (IPA /ˈfˠəuɾˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).

Does fabhraíocht have a plural?

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

Why does fabhraíocht change to fhabhraíocht or bhfabhraíocht?

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

How is 'fabhraíocht' related to 'fabhar'?

'Fabhar' means a favour, while 'fabhraíocht' is the abstract noun for favouritism, unfairly favouring someone.

Favouritism in Irish (Fabhraíocht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage