Granting in Irish (Fearadh): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for granting?

The Irish for granting is fearadh (pronounced “FAR-oo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean waging or pouring or excretion.

Q: Does fearadh have more than one meaning?

Yes. Fearadh can mean granting, waging, pouring or excretion, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “granting” in Irish

Irish:: fearadh
English:: granting, waging, pouring, excretion
Word type:: noun (verbal noun)
Verbal noun of:: fear, to grant (ag fearadh, granting)
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “FAR-oo” /fʲaɾˠə/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: fearaidh, an fhearaidh (e.g. am fearaidh na fáilte, the time of extending the welcome)

What does “fearadh” mean?

“Fearadh” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

granting: The verbal noun of 'fear': the act of giving, granting or providing something, especially in 'fearadh fáilte', bidding welcome.Also: providing, bestowing, welcoming.

3 other meanings: waging or pouring or excretion

2waging: The act of waging or engaging in something such as war or battle.Also: waging war, engaging.
3pouring: The act of pouring or shedding, as of rain or tears.Also: shedding, downpour.
4excretion: The act of discharging waste matter from the body, or the waste itself.Also: excrement, discharge.

“Fearadh” as a verbal noun

After ag, fearadh means granting: it is the verbal noun of the verb fear (to grant). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.

agat

fearadhverbal noun

ag fearadhgranting

“Fearadh” with the article

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

an fearadh

the granting

No change after an

“Fearadh” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using fearadh, the Irish word for granting.

Bhí fearadh fáilte mór romhainn sa teach.

We got a great welcome in the house.

Ba é fearadh na fáilte an chuid ab fhearr.

The welcome was the best part.

Cuireadh tús le fearadh an chogaidh sa samhradh.

The waging of the war began in summer.

Bhí fearadh báistí ann ar feadh an lae.

There was a downpour of rain all day.

Tá fearadh an chogaidh costasach do gach tír.

Waging war is costly for every country.

Is cuid den fhearadh í sin, a deir an dochtúir.

That is part of excretion, the doctor says.

Ní raibh deireadh le fearadh na ndeor.

There was no end to the shedding of tears.

Other nouns in Irish

More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.

teilifístelevision uiscewater cuideachtacompany airecare aireminister toilwill

Granting in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for granting?

The Irish for granting is fearadh (pronounced “FAR-oo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean waging or pouring or excretion.

How do you pronounce fearadh in Irish?

Fearadh is said like “FAR-oo” (IPA /fʲaɾˠə/).

Does fearadh have a plural?

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

Does fearadh have more than one meaning?

Yes. Fearadh can mean granting, waging, pouring or excretion, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does fearadh change to fhearadh or bhfearadh?

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

How do I say 'welcome someone' using fearadh?

Use 'fáilte a fhearadh roimh dhuine', for example 'Fearadh fáilte romhainn' means 'We were welcomed'.

Granting in Irish (Fearadh): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage