HeyRuaHow to say “phobia” in Irish
- Irish:
- fóibe
- English:
- phobia
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FOH-buh” /ˈfoːbʲə/
- Plural:
- fóibí (phobias)
- Genitive singular:
- fóibe, na fóibe (e.g. cóireáil na fóibe, treatment of the phobia)
- Genitive plural:
- fóibí, na bhfóibí (e.g. cúiseanna na bhfóibí, the causes of the phobias)
What does “fóibe” mean?
- phobia
- A strong, irrational fear of a particular thing or situation.Also: irrational fear, morbid fear.
“Fóibe” with the article
The plural of phobia in Irish is fóibí. Here is fóibe after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fóibe” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fóibe, the Irish word for phobia.
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Phobia in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for phobia?
The Irish for phobia is fóibe (pronounced “FOH-buh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is fóibí.
How do you pronounce fóibe in Irish?
Fóibe is said like “FOH-buh” (IPA /ˈfoːbʲə/).
What is the plural of phobia in Irish?
The plural of fóibe is fóibí; with the article, na fóibí means “the phobias”. The genitive plural is fóibí, as in cúiseanna na bhfóibí (the causes of the phobias).
Why does fóibe change to fhóibe or bhfóibe?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fóibe becomes m'fhóibe (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfóibe (eclipsis).
How is 'fóibe' different from 'eagla'?
'Eagla' is the general word for fear, while 'fóibe' is a specific, irrational and lasting fear, as in 'fóibe roimh airde', a phobia of heights.
