HeyRuaHow to say “reason” in Irish
- Irish:
- fáth
- English:
- reason
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “faw” /fˠɑːh/
- Plural:
- fáthanna (reasons)
- Genitive singular:
- fátha, an fhátha (e.g. míniú an fhátha, explanation of the reason)
- Genitive plural:
- fáthanna, na bhfáthanna (e.g. liosta na bhfáthanna, the list of reasons)
What does “fáth” mean?
- reason
- The reason or cause why something happens or is done.Also: cause, grounds, why, motive.
Other Irish words for reason: réasún (reason)
“Fáth” with the article
The plural of reason in Irish is fáthanna. Here is fáth after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fáth” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fáth, the Irish word for reason.
Other nouns in Irish
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Phrases with “fáth”
Reason in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for reason?
The Irish for reason is fáth (pronounced “faw”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fáthanna.
How do you pronounce fáth in Irish?
Fáth is said like “faw” (IPA /fˠɑːh/).
What is the plural of reason in Irish?
The plural of fáth is fáthanna; with the article, na fáthanna means “the reasons”. The genitive plural is fáthanna, as in liosta na bhfáthanna (the list of reasons).
Why does fáth change to fháth or bhfáth?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fáth becomes m'fháth (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfáth (eclipsis).
How do I say 'why' in Irish?
Use 'cén fáth', literally 'what reason', followed by a relative clause: 'Cén fáth a bhfuil tú anseo?' means 'Why are you here?'
What is the difference between 'fáth' and 'cúis'?
Both can mean reason, but 'cúis' also means a cause or a legal case, while 'fáth' is the usual word in 'cén fáth' for asking why.
