HeyRuaHow to say “hypocrisy” in Irish
- Irish:
- fimíneacht
- English:
- hypocrisy
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FIM-ee-nyakht” /ˈfʲimʲiːnʲəxt̪/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- fimíneachta, na fimíneachta (e.g. blas na fimíneachta, a hint of hypocrisy)
What does “fimíneacht” mean?
- hypocrisy
- Pretending to have virtues, beliefs or feelings that you do not really have.Also: sanctimoniousness, insincerity, cant, pretence.
“Fimíneacht” with the article
Here is fimíneacht after the article (an t-alt).
an fhimíneacht
the hypocrisy
Lenition: f becomes fh after an (feminine noun)
“Fimíneacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fimíneacht, the Irish word for hypocrisy.
Ní féidir liom cur suas le fimíneacht.
I can't put up with hypocrisy.
Is fimíneacht amach is amach í sin.
That is downright hypocrisy.
Cháin sí fimíneacht na bpolaiteoirí.
She criticised the politicians' hypocrisy.
Bhí an fhimíneacht le feiceáil ina chuid cainte.
The hypocrisy was obvious in his speech.
Níl rian den fhimíneacht inti.
There isn't a trace of hypocrisy in her.
Chuir a fhimíneacht déistin orm.
His hypocrisy disgusted me.
Is iomaí sórt fimíneachta atá sa saol.
There are many kinds of hypocrisy in the world.
Other nouns in Irish
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Hypocrisy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hypocrisy?
The Irish for hypocrisy is fimíneacht (pronounced “FIM-ee-nyakht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce fimíneacht in Irish?
Fimíneacht is said like “FIM-ee-nyakht” (IPA /ˈfʲimʲiːnʲəxt̪/).
Does fimíneacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for fimíneacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does fimíneacht change to fhimíneacht or bhfimíneacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fimíneacht becomes m'fhimíneacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfimíneacht (eclipsis).
What do you call a hypocrite in Irish?
A hypocrite is 'fimíneach', and the adjective 'fimíneach' also means hypocritical.
