Self-sacrifice in Irish (Féiníobairt): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for self-sacrifice?

The Irish for self-sacrifice is féiníobairt (pronounced “FAYN-ee-burt”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is féiníobairtí.

Q: What is the plural of self-sacrifice in Irish?

The plural of féiníobairt is féiníobairtí; with the article, na féiníobairtí means “the self-sacrifices”. The genitive plural is féiníobairtí, as in scéalta na bhféiníobairtí (the stories of the acts of self-sacrifice).

How to say “self-sacrifice” in Irish

Irish:: féiníobairt
English:: self-sacrifice
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “FAYN-ee-burt” /ˈfʲeːnʲiːbˠəɾˠtʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: féiníobairtí (self-sacrifices)
Genitive singular:: féiníobartha, na féiníobartha (e.g. spiorad na féiníobartha, the spirit of self-sacrifice)
Genitive plural:: féiníobairtí, na bhféiníobairtí (e.g. scéalta na bhféiníobairtí, the stories of the acts of self-sacrifice)

What does “féiníobairt” mean?

self-sacrifice: The act of giving up your own interests, comfort or life for the sake of others or a cause.Also: self-denial, sacrifice of oneself, selflessness.

“Féiníobairt” with the article

The plural of self-sacrifice in Irish is féiníobairtí. Here is féiníobairt after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an fhéiníobairt

the self-sacrifice

Lenition: f becomes fh after an (feminine noun)

na féiníobairtí

the self-sacrifices

Plural: no change after na

“Féiníobairt” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using féiníobairt, the Irish word for self-sacrifice.

Ba ghníomh féiníobartha é sin, dar liom.

That was an act of self-sacrifice, in my opinion.

Thaispeáin sí féiníobairt mhór ar son a clainne.

She showed great self-sacrifice for her family.

Bhí an fhéiníobairt sin riachtanach chun an tír a shaoradh.

That self-sacrifice was necessary to free the country.

Labhair an sagart faoi spiorad na féiníobartha.

The priest spoke about the spirit of self-sacrifice.

Ní dhéanfar dearmad ar a bhféiníobairtí go deo.

Their sacrifices will never be forgotten.

Tá féiníobairt i gcroílár an scéil seo.

Self-sacrifice is at the heart of this story.

Mhol gach duine féiníobairt na n-altraí le linn na paindéime.

Everyone praised the nurses' self-sacrifice during the pandemic.

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Self-sacrifice in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for self-sacrifice?

The Irish for self-sacrifice is féiníobairt (pronounced “FAYN-ee-burt”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is féiníobairtí.

How do you pronounce féiníobairt in Irish?

Féiníobairt is said like “FAYN-ee-burt” (IPA /ˈfʲeːnʲiːbˠəɾˠtʲ/).

What is the plural of self-sacrifice in Irish?

The plural of féiníobairt is féiníobairtí; with the article, na féiníobairtí means “the self-sacrifices”. The genitive plural is féiníobairtí, as in scéalta na bhféiníobairtí (the stories of the acts of self-sacrifice).

Why does féiníobairt change to fhéiníobairt or bhféiníobairt?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) féiníobairt becomes m'fhéiníobairt (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhféiníobairt (eclipsis).

How is 'féiníobairt' different from 'íobairt'?

'Íobairt' means a sacrifice or offering in general, while 'féiníobairt' (féin + íobairt) specifically means sacrificing oneself or one's own interests.

Self-sacrifice in Irish (Féiníobairt): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage