HeyRuaHow to say “treachery” in Irish
- Irish:
- fealltóireacht
- English:
- treachery
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “FYOWL-toe-ir-akht” /ˈfʲaul̪ˠt̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- fealltóireachta, na fealltóireachta (e.g. gníomh fealltóireachta, an act of treachery)
What does “fealltóireacht” mean?
- treachery
- The act or practice of betraying someone who trusted you, especially betraying your country or cause.Also: treason, betrayal, perfidy, disloyalty.
Other Irish words for treachery: feall (treachery)
“Fealltóireacht” with the article
Here is fealltóireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Fealltóireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fealltóireacht, the Irish word for treachery.
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Treachery in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for treachery?
The Irish for treachery is fealltóireacht (pronounced “FYOWL-toe-ir-akht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce fealltóireacht in Irish?
Fealltóireacht is said like “FYOWL-toe-ir-akht” (IPA /ˈfʲaul̪ˠt̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does fealltóireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for fealltóireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does fealltóireacht change to fhealltóireacht or bhfealltóireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fealltóireacht becomes m'fhealltóireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfealltóireacht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between fealltóireacht and tréas?
Fealltóireacht is treachery or betrayal in general, from fealltóir, a traitor, while tréas is the more legal term for treason against the state.
