HeyRuaHow to say “suffering” in Irish
- Irish:
- fulaingt
- English:
- suffering, endurance
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- fulaing, to suffer (ag fulaingt, suffering)
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “FUL-ingt” /ˈfˠʊlˠəɲtʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- fulaingthe, na fulaingthe (e.g. deireadh na fulaingthe, the end of the suffering)
What does “fulaingt” mean?
“Fulaingt” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- suffering
- The experience of pain, hardship or distress; the verbal noun of the verb 'fulaing' (suffer).Also: pain, hardship, affliction.
1 other meaning: endurance
- 2endurance
- The act of bearing or putting up with something difficult; also the verbal noun of 'fulaing' in the sense of enduring or tolerating.Also: enduring, tolerance, bearing, forbearance.
“Fulaingt” as a verbal noun
After ag, fulaingt means suffering: it is the verbal noun of the verb fulaing (to suffer). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Fulaingt” with the article
Here is fulaingt after the article (an t-alt).
“Fulaingt” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fulaingt, the Irish word for suffering.
Other nouns in Irish
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Suffering in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for suffering?
The Irish for suffering is fulaingt (pronounced “FUL-ingt”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean endurance.
How do you pronounce fulaingt in Irish?
Fulaingt is said like “FUL-ingt” (IPA /ˈfˠʊlˠəɲtʲ/).
Does fulaingt have a plural?
No plural form is given for fulaingt in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does fulaingt have more than one meaning?
Yes. Fulaingt can mean suffering or endurance, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does fulaingt change to fhulaingt or bhfulaingt?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fulaingt becomes m'fhulaingt (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfulaingt (eclipsis).
How do I say 'I am suffering from' something in Irish?
Use 'ag fulaingt le' or 'ag fulaingt ó', for example 'Tá sé ag fulaingt le droim tinn' (he is suffering with a bad back).
Can 'fulaingt' mean tolerating something?
Yes, the verb 'fulaing' also means to bear or tolerate, as in 'Ní fhulaingeoidh mé é' (I won't put up with it).
