HeyRuaHow to say “self-expression” in Irish
- Irish:
- féinléiriú
- English:
- self-expression
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FAYN-lay-roo” /ˈfʲeːnʲˌlʲeːɾʲuː/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- féinléirithe, an fhéinléirithe (e.g. saoirse féinléirithe, freedom of self-expression)
What does “féinléiriú” mean?
- self-expression
- The expression of your own personality, feelings or ideas, especially through art, writing or behaviour.Also: expressing oneself, personal expression.
“Féinléiriú” with the article
Here is féinléiriú after the article (an t-alt).
an féinléiriú
the self-expression
No change after an
“Féinléiriú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using féinléiriú, the Irish word for self-expression.
Is cineál féinléirithe í an phéintéireacht.
Painting is a kind of self-expression.
Tá an féinléiriú tábhachtach do pháistí óga.
Self-expression is important for young children.
Spreagann an scoil féinléiriú i measc na ndaltaí.
The school encourages self-expression among the pupils.
Is bealach féinléirithe dom an ceol.
Music is a way of expressing myself.
Tá an damhsa lán d'fhéinléiriú.
The dance is full of self-expression.
Cuireann an drámaíocht le féinléiriú na ndéagóirí.
Drama adds to teenagers' self-expression.
Bhí sí ag lorg deis féinléirithe.
She was looking for a chance to express herself.
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Self-expression in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for self-expression?
The Irish for self-expression is féinléiriú (pronounced “FAYN-lay-roo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce féinléiriú in Irish?
Féinléiriú is said like “FAYN-lay-roo” (IPA /ˈfʲeːnʲˌlʲeːɾʲuː/).
Does féinléiriú have a plural?
No plural form is given for féinléiriú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does féinléiriú change to fhéinléiriú or bhféinléiriú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) féinléiriú becomes m'fhéinléiriú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhféinléiriú (eclipsis).
How is féinléiriú related to léiriú?
It is formed from the prefix féin- 'self' and léiriú 'expression, portrayal', so féinléiriú means expressing oneself.
