HeyRuaHow to say “self-preservation” in Irish
- Irish:
- féinchaomhnú
- English:
- self-preservation
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FAYN-kheev-noo” /ˈfʲeːnʲˌxiːvnˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- féinchaomhnaithe, an fhéinchaomhnaithe (e.g. instinn an fhéinchaomhnaithe, the instinct of self-preservation)
What does “féinchaomhnú” mean?
- self-preservation
- The instinct or act of protecting yourself from harm or danger.Also: self-protection, survival instinct.
“Féinchaomhnú” with the article
Here is féinchaomhnú after the article (an t-alt).
“Féinchaomhnú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using féinchaomhnú, the Irish word for self-preservation.
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Self-preservation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for self-preservation?
The Irish for self-preservation is féinchaomhnú (pronounced “FAYN-kheev-noo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce féinchaomhnú in Irish?
Féinchaomhnú is said like “FAYN-kheev-noo” (IPA /ˈfʲeːnʲˌxiːvnˠuː/).
Does féinchaomhnú have a plural?
No plural form is given for féinchaomhnú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does féinchaomhnú change to fhéinchaomhnú or bhféinchaomhnú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) féinchaomhnú becomes m'fhéinchaomhnú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhféinchaomhnú (eclipsis).
How is féinchaomhnú different from féinchosaint?
Féinchaomhnú is the instinct to preserve yourself, while féinchosaint means self-defence, actively defending yourself against attack.
