HeyRuaHow to say “neglect” in Irish
- Irish:
- faillí
- English:
- neglect, negligence, delay
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FAL-ee” /ˈfˠalʲiː/
- Plural:
- faillíocha (neglects)
- Genitive singular:
- faillí, na faillí (e.g. cás faillí, a negligence case)
- Genitive plural:
- faillíocha, na bhfaillíocha (e.g. ceartú na bhfaillíocha, the correction of the omissions)
What does “faillí” mean?
“Faillí” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- neglect
- The failure to give proper care or attention to something or someone.Also: neglectfulness, remissness, failure to attend.
2 other meanings: negligence or delay
- 2negligence
- In law, a failure to take the care that a person is legally required to take.Also: legal negligence, carelessness.
- 3delay
- A putting off or failing to act in time; an omission.Also: omission, oversight.
“Faillí” with the article
The plural of neglect in Irish is faillíocha. Here is faillí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Faillí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using faillí, the Irish word for neglect.
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Neglect in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for neglect?
The Irish for neglect is faillí (pronounced “FAL-ee”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is faillíocha. Depending on context it can also mean negligence or delay.
How do you pronounce faillí in Irish?
Faillí is said like “FAL-ee” (IPA /ˈfˠalʲiː/).
What is the plural of neglect in Irish?
The plural of faillí is faillíocha; with the article, na faillíocha means “the neglects”. The genitive plural is faillíocha, as in ceartú na bhfaillíocha (the correction of the omissions).
Does faillí have more than one meaning?
Yes. Faillí can mean neglect, negligence or delay, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does faillí change to fhaillí or bhfaillí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) faillí becomes m'fhaillí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfaillí (eclipsis).
How do I say 'to neglect something' in Irish?
Use 'déan faillí i rud', for example 'Rinne sé faillí ina chuid staidéir' (he neglected his studies).
What does 'i bhfaillí' mean?
It means 'neglected' or 'in a state of neglect', as in 'fágadh an fheirm i bhfaillí' (the farm was left neglected).
