HeyRuaHow to say “watching” in Irish
- Irish:
- feighlíocht
- English:
- watching, vigilance, guardianship
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “FYEYE-lee-ukht” /ˈfʲailʲiːəxt̪/
- Genitive singular:
- feighlíochta, na feighlíochta (e.g. obair feighlíochta, minding work)
What does “feighlíocht” mean?
“Feighlíocht” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- watching
- The act of keeping watch over or minding someone or something.Also: minding, tending, looking after.
2 other meanings: vigilance or guardianship
“Feighlíocht” with the article
Here is feighlíocht after the article (an t-alt).
“Feighlíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using feighlíocht, the Irish word for watching.
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Watching in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for watching?
The Irish for watching is feighlíocht (pronounced “FYEYE-lee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean vigilance or guardianship.
How do you pronounce feighlíocht in Irish?
Feighlíocht is said like “FYEYE-lee-ukht” (IPA /ˈfʲailʲiːəxt̪/).
Does feighlíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for feighlíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does feighlíocht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Feighlíocht can mean watching, vigilance or guardianship, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does feighlíocht change to fheighlíocht or bhfeighlíocht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) feighlíocht becomes m'fheighlíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfeighlíocht (eclipsis).
How is 'feighlíocht' different from 'faire'?
'Feighlíocht' means minding or tending something over time, like children or animals, while 'faire' is keeping watch or a wake for the dead.
