HeyRuaHow to say “sympathy” in Irish
- Irish:
- báúlacht
- English:
- sympathy
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “BAW-oo-lukht” /ˈbˠaːuːl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- báúlachta, na báúlachta (e.g. comhartha báúlachta, a sign of sympathy)
What does “báúlacht” mean?
- sympathy
- A friendly, sympathetic or favourable feeling towards someone or something.Also: sympathetic feeling, fellow feeling, goodwill, partiality.
Other Irish words for sympathy: comhbhrón (sympathy), comhbhá (sympathy), báíocht (sympathy)
“Báúlacht” with the article
Here is báúlacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Báúlacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using báúlacht, the Irish word for sympathy.
Other nouns in Irish
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Sympathy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sympathy?
The Irish for sympathy is báúlacht (pronounced “BAW-oo-lukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce báúlacht in Irish?
Báúlacht is said like “BAW-oo-lukht” (IPA /ˈbˠaːuːl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does báúlacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for báúlacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does báúlacht change to bháúlacht or mbáúlacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) báúlacht becomes mo bháúlacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbáúlacht (eclipsis).
How is 'báúlacht' different from 'bá'?
'Bá' is the basic word for sympathy or affection, while 'báúlacht' is the abstract noun from the adjective 'báúil' (sympathetic), meaning sympathetic disposition. You say 'bá' or 'báúlacht' 'le duine'.
Which preposition goes with 'báúlacht'?
Use 'le': 'báúlacht le duine', sympathy with or for someone.
