HeyRuaHow to say “treachery” in Irish
- Irish:
- feall
- English:
- treachery, failure
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “fyal” /fʲal̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- feallanna (treacheries)
- Genitive singular:
- fill, an fhill (e.g. lucht an fhill, the treacherous ones)
- Genitive plural:
- feallanna, na bhfeallanna (e.g. scéal na bhfeallanna, the story of the betrayals)
What does “feall” mean?
“Feall” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- treachery
- Betrayal of trust, a deceitful or treacherous act against someone.Also: betrayal, deceit, perfidy, foul play.
1 other meaning: failure
- 2failure
- A letting down or failing, as when something or someone fails you.Also: letdown, default.
“Feall” with the article
The plural of treachery in Irish is feallanna. Here is feall after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Feall” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using feall, the Irish word for treachery.
Other nouns in Irish
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Treachery in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for treachery?
The Irish for treachery is feall (pronounced “fyal”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is feallanna. Depending on context it can also mean failure.
How do you pronounce feall in Irish?
Feall is said like “fyal” (IPA /fʲal̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of treachery in Irish?
The plural of feall is feallanna; with the article, na feallanna means “the treacheries”. The genitive plural is feallanna, as in scéal na bhfeallanna (the story of the betrayals).
Does feall have more than one meaning?
Yes. Feall can mean treachery or failure, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does feall change to fheall or bhfeall?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) feall becomes m'fheall (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfeall (eclipsis).
How do I say someone betrayed me?
Use 'feall a dhéanamh ar', as in 'Rinne sé feall orm', he betrayed me.
What does 'Is feall é' mean?
It often means 'it is a pity', as in 'Is mór an feall nach dtiocfaidh sí', it is a great pity she won't come.
