HeyRuaHow to say “poetry” in Irish
- Irish:
- filíocht
- English:
- poetry
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “fil-EE-ukht” /fʲɪˈlʲiːəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- filíochta, na filíochta (e.g. grá na filíochta, the love of poetry)
What does “filíocht” mean?
- poetry
- Literature written in verse, or the art of composing poems.Also: verse, poems, poetic composition.
“Filíocht” with the article
Here is filíocht after the article (an t-alt).
“Filíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using filíocht, the Irish word for poetry.
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Poetry in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for poetry?
The Irish for poetry is filíocht (pronounced “fil-EE-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce filíocht in Irish?
Filíocht is said like “fil-EE-ukht” (IPA /fʲɪˈlʲiːəxt̪ˠ/).
Does filíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for filíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does filíocht change to fhilíocht or bhfilíocht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) filíocht becomes m'fhilíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfilíocht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'filíocht' and 'dán'?
'Filíocht' is poetry in general, an uncountable noun, while 'dán' is a single poem. You would say 'dán a scríobh' (to write a poem) but 'filíocht a scríobh' (to write poetry).
How do I say 'a poet' in Irish?
A poet is 'file', the word from which 'filíocht' is formed.
