HeyRuaHow to say “wildness” in Irish
- Irish:
- fiántas
- English:
- wildness, wilderness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FEE-awn-tuss” /ˈfʲiːɑːn̪ˠt̪ˠəsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- fiántais, an fhiántais (e.g. áilleacht an fhiántais, the beauty of the wilderness)
What does “fiántas” mean?
“Fiántas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- wildness
- The quality of being wild, untamed or savage.Also: savagery, fierceness, untamed nature.
1 other meaning: wilderness
- 2wilderness
- Wild, uncultivated land left in its natural state.Also: wild land, wilds.
“Fiántas” with the article
Here is fiántas after the article (an t-alt).
“Fiántas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fiántas, the Irish word for wildness.
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Wildness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for wildness?
The Irish for wildness is fiántas (pronounced “FEE-awn-tuss”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean wilderness.
How do you pronounce fiántas in Irish?
Fiántas is said like “FEE-awn-tuss” (IPA /ˈfʲiːɑːn̪ˠt̪ˠəsˠ/).
Does fiántas have a plural?
No plural form is given for fiántas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does fiántas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Fiántas can mean wildness or wilderness, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does fiántas change to fhiántas or bhfiántas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fiántas becomes m'fhiántas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfiántas (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'fiántas' and 'fiáine'?
Both can mean wildness, but 'fiántas' also means a wilderness, while 'fiáine' is mostly the quality of being wild. 'Dul chun fiántais' means to run wild.
