Truthfulness in Irish (Fírinneacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for truthfulness?

The Irish for truthfulness is fírinneacht (pronounced “FEE-rin-yukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “truthfulness” in Irish

Irish:: fírinneacht
English:: truthfulness
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “FEE-rin-yukht” /ˈfʲiːɾʲənʲəxt̪/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: fírinneachta, na fírinneachta (e.g. ceist na fírinneachta, the question of truthfulness)

What does “fírinneacht” mean?

truthfulness: The quality of being true or of telling the truth; veracity.Also: veracity, truth, genuineness.

“Fírinneacht” with the article

Here is fírinneacht after the article (an t-alt).

an fhírinneacht

the truthfulness

Lenition: f becomes fh after an (feminine noun)

“Fírinneacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using fírinneacht, the Irish word for truthfulness.

Níl amhras ar bith faoi fhírinneacht an scéil.

There is no doubt about the truth of the story.

Cheistigh an breitheamh fírinneacht na fianaise.

The judge questioned the truthfulness of the evidence.

Is mór agam a fírinneacht.

I value her truthfulness greatly.

Tá fírinneacht ag baint lena chuid cainte.

There is truthfulness in what he says.

Chuir sé fírinneacht na tuairisce i dtábhacht.

He stressed the accuracy of the report.

Is cúis imní easpa fírinneachta sa pholaitíocht.

A lack of truthfulness in politics is a cause for concern.

Bhí fírinneacht ina súile nuair a labhair sí.

There was sincerity in her eyes when she spoke.

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Truthfulness in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for truthfulness?

The Irish for truthfulness is fírinneacht (pronounced “FEE-rin-yukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce fírinneacht in Irish?

Fírinneacht is said like “FEE-rin-yukht” (IPA /ˈfʲiːɾʲənʲəxt̪/).

Does fírinneacht have a plural?

No plural form is given for fírinneacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does fírinneacht change to fhírinneacht or bhfírinneacht?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fírinneacht becomes m'fhírinneacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfírinneacht (eclipsis).

What is the difference between fírinneacht and fírinne?

Fírinne is the everyday word for 'truth' (an fhírinne a insint, to tell the truth), while fírinneacht is the more abstract quality of being truthful or veracious.

Truthfulness in Irish (Fírinneacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage