Manliness in Irish (Fearúlacht): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for manliness?

The Irish for manliness is fearúlacht (pronounced “FAR-oo-lukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean manhood.

Q: Does fearúlacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Fearúlacht can mean manliness or manhood, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “manliness” in Irish

Irish:: fearúlacht
English:: manliness, manhood
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “FAR-oo-lukht” /ˈfʲaɾˠuːl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: fearúlachta, na fearúlachta (e.g. comhartha fearúlachta, a sign of manliness)

What does “fearúlacht” mean?

“Fearúlacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

manliness: The quality of being manly, brave and strong in the way traditionally expected of a man.Also: manhood, virility, masculinity, manfulness.

1 other meaning: manhood

2manhood: The state of being a grown man, adulthood in a male.Also: adulthood, maturity.

“Fearúlacht” with the article

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

an fhearúlacht

the manliness

Lenition: f becomes fh after an (feminine noun)

“Fearúlacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using fearúlacht, the Irish word for manliness.

Léirigh sé fearúlacht mhór sa chath.

He showed great manliness in the battle.

Bhí an fhearúlacht le feiceáil ina sheasamh.

The manliness was visible in his bearing.

Is comhartha fearúlachta é a bheith macánta.

Being honest is a sign of manliness.

Ní bhaineann fearúlacht le neart amháin.

Manliness is not only about strength.

Cheap sé go raibh a fhearúlacht faoi bhagairt.

He thought his manhood was under threat.

Labhair siad faoi fhearúlacht agus faoi mhisneach.

They talked about manliness and courage.

Tá an iomarca béime ar an bhfearúlacht sa scannán.

There is too much emphasis on manliness in the film.

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Manliness in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for manliness?

The Irish for manliness is fearúlacht (pronounced “FAR-oo-lukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean manhood.

How do you pronounce fearúlacht in Irish?

Fearúlacht is said like “FAR-oo-lukht” (IPA /ˈfʲaɾˠuːl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).

Does fearúlacht have a plural?

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

Does fearúlacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Fearúlacht can mean manliness or manhood, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does fearúlacht change to fhearúlacht or bhfearúlacht?

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

What is the female equivalent of 'fearúlacht'?

The corresponding word for womanliness is 'banúlacht', from 'bean'.

Manliness in Irish (Fearúlacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage