HeyRuaHow to say “hatred” in Irish
- Irish:
- fuath
- English:
- hatred
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “foo-uh” /fˠuəh/
- Genitive singular:
- fuatha, an fhuatha (e.g. lucht an fhuatha, the haters)
What does “fuath” mean?
- hatred
- A strong feeling of intense dislike for someone or something.Also: hate, loathing, detestation, aversion.
Other Irish words for hatred: gráin (hatred)
“Is fuath liom”: I hate
Is fuath liom is I hate, built exactly like is maith liom; of a person, tá fuath agam dó, I hate him.
Is fuath liom an fhearthainn. I hate the rain.
Is fuath léi éirí go moch. She hates getting up early.
Similar phrases: is gráin liom (I detest), is maith liom (I like), is cuma liom (I don't mind).
“Fuath” with the article
Here is fuath after the article (an t-alt).
“Fuath” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fuath, the Irish word for hatred.
Other nouns in Irish
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Phrases with “fuath”
Hatred in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hatred?
The Irish for hatred is fuath (pronounced “foo-uh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you say I hate in Irish?
Is fuath liom, then the thing: Is fuath liom an fhearthainn, I hate the rain. Stronger still is is gráin liom, I detest. For people, Tá fuath agam dó, I hate him.
How do you pronounce fuath in Irish?
Fuath is said like “foo-uh” (IPA /fˠuəh/).
Does fuath have a plural?
No plural form is given for fuath in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does fuath change to fhuath or bhfuath?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fuath becomes m'fhuath (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfuath (eclipsis).
How do I say 'I hate' something in Irish?
Use the copula: 'Is fuath liom é' means 'I hate it'. To hate a person you can also say 'Tá fuath agam air'.
What is the difference between fuath and gráin?
Both mean hatred; 'gráin' often adds a sense of disgust, as in 'Tá gráin agam air', while 'fuath' is the general word.
