HeyRuaHow to say “hospitality” in Irish
- Irish:
- fáilteachas
- English:
- hospitality, hospitality industry
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FAWL-tchuh-khus” /ˈfˠaːlʲtʲəxəsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- fáilteachais, an fháilteachais (e.g. earnáil an fháilteachais, the hospitality sector)
What does “fáilteachas” mean?
“Fáilteachas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- hospitality
- The quality of being welcoming and generous to guests or visitors.Also: welcome, welcomingness, friendliness to guests.
1 other meaning: hospitality industry
- 2hospitality industry
- The business of providing food, drink and accommodation to visitors, as in hotels and restaurants.Also: hospitality sector, catering, tourism trade.
Other Irish words for hospitality: aíocht (hospitality)
“Fáilteachas” with the article
Here is fáilteachas after the article (an t-alt).
“Fáilteachas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fáilteachas, the Irish word for hospitality.
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Hospitality in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hospitality?
The Irish for hospitality is fáilteachas (pronounced “FAWL-tchuh-khus”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean hospitality industry.
How do you pronounce fáilteachas in Irish?
Fáilteachas is said like “FAWL-tchuh-khus” (IPA /ˈfˠaːlʲtʲəxəsˠ/).
Does fáilteachas have a plural?
No plural form is given for fáilteachas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does fáilteachas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Fáilteachas can mean hospitality or hospitality industry, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does fáilteachas change to fháilteachas or bhfáilteachas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fáilteachas becomes m'fháilteachas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfáilteachas (eclipsis).
What is the difference between fáilteachas and fáilte?
Fáilte is a welcome, as in 'Fáilte romhat', while fáilteachas is the general quality of hospitality or the hospitality trade. For staying as a guest, aíocht is also used.
