HeyRuaHow to say “spite” in Irish
- Irish:
- faltanas
- English:
- spite, grudge
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FAL-tuh-nus” /ˈfˠalˠt̪ˠən̪ˠəsˠ/
- Plural:
- faltanais (spites)
- Genitive singular:
- faltanais, an fhaltanais (e.g. lán faltanais, full of spite)
- Genitive plural:
- faltanas, na bhfaltanas (e.g. cúis na bhfaltanas, the cause of the grudges)
What does “faltanas” mean?
“Faltanas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- spite
- A feeling of ill will or malice towards someone, often with a wish to hurt or annoy them.Also: malice, ill will, grudge, resentment.
“Faltanas” with the article
The plural of spite in Irish is faltanais. Here is faltanas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Faltanas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using faltanas, the Irish word for spite.
Other nouns in Irish
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Spite in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for spite?
The Irish for spite is faltanas (pronounced “FAL-tuh-nus”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is faltanais. Depending on context it can also mean grudge.
How do you pronounce faltanas in Irish?
Faltanas is said like “FAL-tuh-nus” (IPA /ˈfˠalˠt̪ˠən̪ˠəsˠ/).
What is the plural of spite in Irish?
The plural of faltanas is faltanais; with the article, na faltanais means “the spites”. The genitive plural is faltanas, as in cúis na bhfaltanas (the cause of the grudges).
Does faltanas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Faltanas can mean spite or grudge, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does faltanas change to fhaltanas or bhfaltanas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) faltanas becomes m'fhaltanas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfaltanas (eclipsis).
How do I say 'out of spite' in Irish?
Use 'le faltanas' or 'le teann faltanais', for example 'Rinne sé é le faltanas'.
Is faltanas the same as mioscais?
They are close: 'mioscais' stresses mischief or malice, while 'faltanas' often suggests a lasting grudge or spite against someone.
