HeyRuaHow to say “self-control” in Irish
- Irish:
- féinsmacht
- English:
- self-control
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FAYN-smakht” /ˈfʲeːnʲsmˠaxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- féinsmachta, an fhéinsmachta (e.g. easpa féinsmachta, lack of self-control)
What does “féinsmacht” mean?
- self-control
- The ability to control your own feelings, desires and behaviour.Also: self-discipline, self-restraint, self-command.
Other Irish words for self-control: disciplín (discipline), guaim (self-control)
“Féinsmacht” with the article
Here is féinsmacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Féinsmacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using féinsmacht, the Irish word for self-control.
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Self-control in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for self-control?
The Irish for self-control is féinsmacht (pronounced “FAYN-smakht”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce féinsmacht in Irish?
Féinsmacht is said like “FAYN-smakht” (IPA /ˈfʲeːnʲsmˠaxt̪ˠ/).
Does féinsmacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for féinsmacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does féinsmacht change to fhéinsmacht or bhféinsmacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) féinsmacht becomes m'fhéinsmacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhféinsmacht (eclipsis).
How is 'féinsmacht' related to 'smacht'?
'Smacht' means control or discipline, and the prefix 'féin-' (self) gives 'féinsmacht', self-control. Note 'smacht' is masculine, genitive 'smachta', and 'féinsmacht' follows it.
