Wholesomeness in Irish (Folláine): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for wholesomeness?

The Irish for wholesomeness is folláine (pronounced “FUL-aw-nyuh”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean wellbeing.

Q: Does folláine have more than one meaning?

Yes. Folláine can mean wholesomeness or wellbeing, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “wholesomeness” in Irish

Irish:: folláine
English:: wholesomeness, wellbeing
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “FUL-aw-nyuh” /ˈfˠɔl̪ˠaːnʲə/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: folláine, na folláine (e.g. clár folláine, wellbeing programme)

What does “folláine” mean?

“Folláine” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

wholesomeness: The state or quality of being healthy, sound or good for you.Also: healthiness, soundness, wellbeing, health.

1 other meaning: wellbeing

2wellbeing: General good health and welfare of a person or group, often used in official and educational contexts.Also: welfare, wellness.

“Folláine” with the article

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

an fholláine

the wholesomeness

Lenition: f becomes fh after an (feminine noun)

“Folláine” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using folláine, the Irish word for wholesomeness.

Tá folláine na bpáistí an-tábhachtach dúinn.

The children's wellbeing is very important to us.

Bíonn ceachtanna folláine againn ar scoil gach seachtain.

We have wellbeing classes at school every week.

Cuireann siúlóid laethúil le d'fholláine.

A daily walk adds to your wellbeing.

Is cúis imní dom folláine m'athar.

My father's health is a worry to me.

Tá an fholláine choirp agus intinne ceangailte le chéile.

Physical and mental wellbeing are linked together.

Chaith an rialtas airgead ar fholláine an phobail.

The government spent money on community wellbeing.

Thug an dochtúir comhairle faoi fholláine dom.

The doctor gave me advice about wellbeing.

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Wholesomeness in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for wholesomeness?

The Irish for wholesomeness is folláine (pronounced “FUL-aw-nyuh”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean wellbeing.

How do you pronounce folláine in Irish?

Folláine is said like “FUL-aw-nyuh” (IPA /ˈfˠɔl̪ˠaːnʲə/).

Does folláine have a plural?

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

Does folláine have more than one meaning?

Yes. Folláine can mean wholesomeness or wellbeing, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does folláine change to fholláine or bhfolláine?

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

What is the difference between folláine and sláinte?

Sláinte is the everyday word for health, while folláine stresses wholesomeness or overall wellbeing, and is the usual term for 'wellbeing' in schools, as in clár folláine.

Which adjective is folláine related to?

It is the abstract noun from the adjective folláin, meaning healthy or wholesome, as in bia folláin, healthy food.

Wholesomeness in Irish (Folláine): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage