HeyRuaHow to say “improvement” in Irish
- Irish:
- feabhas
- English:
- improvement, excellence
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “fyowss” /fʲausˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- feabhais, an fheabhais (e.g. comharthaí an fheabhais, the signs of the improvement)
What does “feabhas” mean?
“Feabhas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- improvement
- The process or result of something becoming better.Also: betterment, getting better, recovery.
“Feabhas” with the article
Here is feabhas after the article (an t-alt).
“Feabhas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using feabhas, the Irish word for improvement.
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Improvement in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for improvement?
The Irish for improvement is feabhas (pronounced “fyowss”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean excellence.
How do you pronounce feabhas in Irish?
Feabhas is said like “fyowss” (IPA /fʲausˠ/).
Does feabhas have a plural?
No plural form is given for feabhas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does feabhas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Feabhas can mean improvement or excellence, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does feabhas change to fheabhas or bhfeabhas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) feabhas becomes m'fheabhas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfeabhas (eclipsis).
How do I say something is excellent?
Use 'ar fheabhas', with lenition: 'Bhí an dinnéar ar fheabhas' means the dinner was excellent.
What is the difference between feabhas and biseach?
'Feabhas' is general improvement, while 'biseach' is used especially for recovery from illness, as in 'tá biseach air'.
