HeyRuaHow to say “self-instruction” in Irish
- Irish:
- féinteagasc
- English:
- self-instruction
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FAYN-tyag-usk” /ˈfʲeːnʲˌtʲaɡəsk/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- féinteagaisc, an fhéinteagaisc (e.g. cúrsa féinteagaisc, a self-instruction course)
What does “féinteagasc” mean?
- self-instruction
- The act of teaching yourself something without a teacher.Also: self-teaching, self-tuition, self-study, teaching yourself.
“Féinteagasc” with the article
Here is féinteagasc after the article (an t-alt).
an féinteagasc
the self-instruction
No change after an
“Féinteagasc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using féinteagasc, the Irish word for self-instruction.
D'fhoghlaim sé an Ghaeilge trí fhéinteagasc.
He learned Irish by teaching himself.
Is maith liom an féinteagasc ar líne.
I like teaching myself online.
Cheannaigh mé leabhar féinteagaisc don ghiotár.
I bought a teach-yourself book for the guitar.
Tá an féinteagasc deacair gan chabhair.
Self-instruction is hard without help.
Bhí mo chuid féinteagaisc an-úsáideach dom.
My self-study was very useful to me.
Chuir sí suim mhór i bhféinteagasc.
She took a great interest in self-instruction.
Tá ábhar féinteagaisc ar fáil sa leabharlann.
Self-study material is available in the library.
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Self-instruction in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for self-instruction?
The Irish for self-instruction is féinteagasc (pronounced “FAYN-tyag-usk”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce féinteagasc in Irish?
Féinteagasc is said like “FAYN-tyag-usk” (IPA /ˈfʲeːnʲˌtʲaɡəsk/).
Does féinteagasc have a plural?
No plural form is given for féinteagasc in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does féinteagasc change to fhéinteagasc or bhféinteagasc?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) féinteagasc becomes m'fhéinteagasc (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhféinteagasc (eclipsis).
How is 'féinteagasc' formed?
It combines the prefix 'féin-' (self) with 'teagasc' (teaching, instruction), so it means teaching oneself.
