HeyRuaHow to say “free will” in Irish
- Irish:
- saorthoil
- English:
- free will
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SEER-hel” /ˈsˠiːɾˠhɪlʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- saorthola, na saorthola (e.g. ceist na saorthola, the question of free will)
What does “saorthoil” mean?
- free will
- The power to choose and act freely, without being forced or predetermined.Also: freedom of choice, volition, own accord.
“Saorthoil” with the article
Here is saorthoil after the article (an t-alt).
an tsaorthoil
the free will
Feminine nouns take t before s after an
“Saorthoil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using saorthoil, the Irish word for free will.
Creideann sí go bhfuil saorthoil ag gach duine.
She believes everyone has free will.
Rinne sé é dá shaorthoil féin.
He did it of his own free will.
Phléamar an tsaorthoil sa rang fealsúnachta.
We discussed free will in the philosophy class.
Is ábhar díospóireachta í ceist na saorthola.
The question of free will is a matter of debate.
Níl aon saorthoil againn, dar leis.
We have no free will, according to him.
Thug Dia saorthoil don duine.
God gave humans free will.
D'fhág sí an post dá saorthoil féin.
She left the job of her own free will.
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Free will in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for free will?
The Irish for free will is saorthoil (pronounced “SEER-hel”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce saorthoil in Irish?
Saorthoil is said like “SEER-hel” (IPA /ˈsˠiːɾˠhɪlʲ/).
Does saorthoil have a plural?
No plural form is given for saorthoil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does saorthoil change to shaorthoil?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shaorthoil. After ár (our) it stays ár saorthoil, because s does not take eclipsis.
How do I say 'of my own free will' in Irish?
Say 'de mo shaorthoil féin' or 'de mo dheoin féin'; for example 'Tháinig mé de mo shaorthoil féin'.
How is 'saorthoil' related to 'toil'?
It is 'saor' (free) plus 'toil' (will), so the base word 'toil' means will or desire.
