HeyRuaHow to say “self-defence” in Irish
- Irish:
- féinchosaint
- English:
- self-defence
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “FAYN-khus-int” /ˈfʲeːnˌxɔsˠənʲtʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- féinchosanta, na féinchosanta (e.g. rang féinchosanta, self-defence class)
What does “féinchosaint” mean?
- self-defence
- The act of protecting yourself against attack or harm, physically or legally.Also: self-defense, self-protection.
“Féinchosaint” with the article
Here is féinchosaint after the article (an t-alt).
an fhéinchosaint
the self-defence
Lenition: f becomes fh after an (feminine noun)
“Féinchosaint” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using féinchosaint, the Irish word for self-defence.
Bhuail sé é i bhféinchosaint.
He hit him in self-defence.
Dúirt sí gur féinchosaint a bhí ann.
She said it was self-defence.
Tá mé ag freastal ar rang féinchosanta.
I'm attending a self-defence class.
Is ceart bunúsach í an fhéinchosaint.
Self-defence is a basic right.
Ghlac an chúirt leis an bhféinchosaint mar chosaint.
The court accepted self-defence as a defence.
Foghlaimíonn na páistí scileanna féinchosanta ar scoil.
The children learn self-defence skills at school.
Ní raibh ann ach féinchosaint, dar leis.
It was only self-defence, according to him.
Other nouns in Irish
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Self-defence in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for self-defence?
The Irish for self-defence is féinchosaint (pronounced “FAYN-khus-int”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce féinchosaint in Irish?
Féinchosaint is said like “FAYN-khus-int” (IPA /ˈfʲeːnˌxɔsˠənʲtʲ/).
Does féinchosaint have a plural?
No plural form is given for féinchosaint in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does féinchosaint change to fhéinchosaint or bhféinchosaint?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) féinchosaint becomes m'fhéinchosaint (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhféinchosaint (eclipsis).
How do I say 'in self-defence' in Irish?
Use 'i bhféinchosaint', for example 'Rinne sé é i bhféinchosaint' (He did it in self-defence).
