HeyRuaHow to say “philosopher” in Irish
- Irish:
- fealsamh
- English:
- philosopher
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FAL-suv” /ˈfʲal̪ˠsˠəvˠ/
- Plural:
- fealsúna (philosophers)
- Genitive singular:
- fealsaimh, an fhealsaimh (e.g. saothar an fhealsaimh, the philosopher's work)
- Genitive plural:
- fealsúna, na bhfealsúna (e.g. smaointe na bhfealsúna, the ideas of the philosophers)
What does “fealsamh” mean?
- philosopher
- A person who studies or teaches philosophy, or who thinks deeply about life and its meaning.Also: thinker, sage.
Other Irish words for philosopher: smaointeoir (thinker)
“Fealsamh” with the article
The plural of philosopher in Irish is fealsúna. Here is fealsamh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fealsamh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fealsamh, the Irish word for philosopher.
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Philosopher in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for philosopher?
The Irish for philosopher is fealsamh (pronounced “FAL-suv”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fealsúna.
How do you pronounce fealsamh in Irish?
Fealsamh is said like “FAL-suv” (IPA /ˈfʲal̪ˠsˠəvˠ/).
What is the plural of philosopher in Irish?
The plural of fealsamh is fealsúna; with the article, na fealsúna means “the philosophers”. The genitive plural is fealsúna, as in smaointe na bhfealsúna (the ideas of the philosophers).
Why does fealsamh change to fhealsamh or bhfealsamh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fealsamh becomes m'fhealsamh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfealsamh (eclipsis).
What is the Irish for 'philosophy'?
Philosophy is 'fealsúnacht'; a philosopher is 'fealsamh'.
