HeyRuaHow to say “self-knowledge” in Irish
- Irish:
- féinaithne
- English:
- self-knowledge
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “FAYN-ahn-yuh” /ˈfʲeːnʲanʲə/
- Genitive singular:
- féinaithne, na féinaithne (e.g. tábhacht na féinaithne, the importance of self-knowledge)
What does “féinaithne” mean?
- self-knowledge
- Knowledge and understanding of your own character, feelings and abilities.Also: self-awareness, self-understanding, knowing oneself.
“Féinaithne” with the article
Here is féinaithne after the article (an t-alt).
“Féinaithne” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using féinaithne, the Irish word for self-knowledge.
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Self-knowledge in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for self-knowledge?
The Irish for self-knowledge is féinaithne (pronounced “FAYN-ahn-yuh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce féinaithne in Irish?
Féinaithne is said like “FAYN-ahn-yuh” (IPA /ˈfʲeːnʲanʲə/).
Does féinaithne have a plural?
No plural form is given for féinaithne in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does féinaithne change to fhéinaithne or bhféinaithne?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) féinaithne becomes m'fhéinaithne (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhféinaithne (eclipsis).
How is féinaithne different from féinmheas?
Féinaithne means knowing yourself, while féinmheas means self-respect or self-esteem.
What is the root of féinaithne?
It combines féin 'self' with aithne 'acquaintance, recognition', so it literally means knowing oneself, as in the saying 'aithin thú féin'.
