HeyRuaHow to say “suicide” in Irish
- Irish:
- féinmharú
- English:
- suicide
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FAYN-vwar-oo” /ˈfʲeːnʲˌwaɾˠuː/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- féinmharaithe, an fhéinmharaithe (e.g. cosc an fhéinmharaithe, suicide prevention)
What does “féinmharú” mean?
- suicide
- The act of deliberately killing oneself.Also: self-killing, taking one's own life.
“Féinmharú” with the article
Here is féinmharú after the article (an t-alt).
an féinmharú
the suicide
No change after an
“Féinmharú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using féinmharú, the Irish word for suicide.
Is ábhar íogair é an féinmharú i gcónaí.
Suicide is always a sensitive subject.
Rinne sé féinmharú anuraidh, faraor.
He died by suicide last year, sadly.
Tá ráta an fhéinmharaithe ard i measc fear óg.
The suicide rate is high among young men.
Labhair an dochtúir faoi chosc ar fhéinmharú.
The doctor spoke about suicide prevention.
Bhí smaointe féinmharaithe aici ar feadh tamaill.
She had suicidal thoughts for a while.
Tá seirbhísí cabhrach ann do dhaoine i mbaol féinmharaithe.
There are help services for people at risk of suicide.
Níor cheart féinmharú a phlé go héadrom.
Suicide should not be discussed lightly.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Suicide in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for suicide?
The Irish for suicide is féinmharú (pronounced “FAYN-vwar-oo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce féinmharú in Irish?
Féinmharú is said like “FAYN-vwar-oo” (IPA /ˈfʲeːnʲˌwaɾˠuː/).
Does féinmharú have a plural?
No plural form is given for féinmharú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does féinmharú change to fhéinmharú or bhféinmharú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) féinmharú becomes m'fhéinmharú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhféinmharú (eclipsis).
How is 'to commit suicide' expressed in Irish?
You can say 'féinmharú a dhéanamh' or 'lámh a chur ina bhás féin', e.g. 'Chuir sé lámh ina bhás féin'.
