HeyRuaHow to say “feeling” in Irish
- Irish:
- aireachtáil
- English:
- feeling, hearing
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- airigh, to feel (ag aireachtáil, feeling)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AR-ukh-tawl” /ˈaɾʲəxt̪ˠɑːlʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- aireachtála, na haireachtála (e.g. cumas aireachtála, ability to perceive)
What does “aireachtáil” mean?
“Aireachtáil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- feeling
- The act of feeling, sensing or perceiving something; it is the verbal noun of the verb airigh.Also: sensing, perceiving, perception.
“Aireachtáil” as a verbal noun
After ag, aireachtáil means feeling: it is the verbal noun of the verb airigh (to feel). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Aireachtáil” with the article
Here is aireachtáil after the article (an t-alt).
“Aireachtáil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aireachtáil, the Irish word for feeling.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Feeling in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for feeling?
The Irish for feeling is aireachtáil (pronounced “AR-ukh-tawl”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean hearing.
How do you pronounce aireachtáil in Irish?
Aireachtáil is said like “AR-ukh-tawl” (IPA /ˈaɾʲəxt̪ˠɑːlʲ/).
Does aireachtáil have a plural?
No plural form is given for aireachtáil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does aireachtáil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Aireachtáil can mean feeling or hearing, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does aireachtáil sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an aireachtáil (the feeling), a haireachtáil (her feeling), a n-aireachtáil (their feeling).
How is aireachtáil different from mothú?
Both mean 'feeling', but aireachtáil, the verbal noun of airigh, is especially common in Connacht and Ulster, as in 'Níl mé ag aireachtáil go maith', while mothú is used everywhere.
