Activist in Irish (Gníomhaí): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for activist?

The Irish for activist is gníomhaí (pronounced “GNEEV-ee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gníomhaithe. Depending on context it can also mean doer or agent.

Q: What is the plural of activist in Irish?

The plural of gníomhaí is gníomhaithe; with the article, na gníomhaithe means “the activists”. The genitive plural is gníomhaithe, as in feachtas na ngníomhaithe (the activists' campaign).

Q: Does gníomhaí have more than one meaning?

Yes. Gníomhaí can mean activist, doer or agent, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “activist” in Irish

Irish:: gníomhaí
English:: activist, doer, agent
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “GNEEV-ee” /ˈɟnʲiːwiː/

Various forms

Plural:: gníomhaithe (activists)
Genitive singular:: gníomhaí, an ghníomhaí (e.g. óráid an ghníomhaí, the activist's speech)
Genitive plural:: gníomhaithe, na ngníomhaithe (e.g. feachtas na ngníomhaithe, the activists' campaign)

What does “gníomhaí” mean?

“Gníomhaí” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

activist: A person who campaigns actively for a political or social cause.Also: campaigner, militant.

2 other meanings: doer or agent

2doer: A person who does deeds or performs feats; an active, busy person.Also: performer, active person, man of action.
3agent: A person or thing that acts or brings about an effect.Also: actor.

“Gníomhaí” with the article

The plural of activist in Irish is gníomhaithe. Here is gníomhaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an gníomhaí

the activist

No change after an

na gníomhaithe

the activists

Plural: no change after na

“Gníomhaí” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using gníomhaí, the Irish word for activist.

Is gníomhaí teanga í mo dheirfiúr.

My sister is a language activist.

Labhair an gníomhaí leis an slua inné.

The activist spoke to the crowd yesterday.

Gabhadh beirt ghníomhaithe ag an agóid.

Two activists were arrested at the protest.

Bhí na gníomhaithe ag máirseáil tríd an mbaile.

The activists were marching through the town.

Chuala mé scéal an ghníomhaí ar an raidió.

I heard the activist's story on the radio.

Tá sé ina ghníomhaí comhshaoil le blianta.

He has been an environmental activist for years.

Tá sí ina gníomhaí cearta ban le fada.

She has been a women's rights activist for a long time.

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Activist in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for activist?

The Irish for activist is gníomhaí (pronounced “GNEEV-ee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gníomhaithe. Depending on context it can also mean doer or agent.

How do you pronounce gníomhaí in Irish?

Gníomhaí is said like “GNEEV-ee” (IPA /ˈɟnʲiːwiː/).

What is the plural of activist in Irish?

The plural of gníomhaí is gníomhaithe; with the article, na gníomhaithe means “the activists”. The genitive plural is gníomhaithe, as in feachtas na ngníomhaithe (the activists' campaign).

Does gníomhaí have more than one meaning?

Yes. Gníomhaí can mean activist, doer or agent, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does gníomhaí change to ghníomhaí or ngníomhaí?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gníomhaí becomes mo ghníomhaí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngníomhaí (eclipsis).

What is the difference between 'gníomhaí' and 'gníomhaire'?

'Gníomhaí' is an activist or doer, while 'gníomhaire' is an agent acting for someone else, as in 'gníomhaire eastáit' (estate agent).

Activist in Irish (Gníomhaí): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage