Anarchist in Irish (Ainrialaí): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for anarchist?

The Irish for anarchist is ainrialaí (pronounced “AN-ree-uh-lee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ainrialaithe. Depending on context it can also mean unruly person.

Q: What is the plural of anarchist in Irish?

The plural of ainrialaí is ainrialaithe; with the article, na hainrialaithe means “the anarchists”. The genitive plural is ainrialaithe, as in smaointe na n-ainrialaithe (the anarchists' ideas).

Q: Does ainrialaí have more than one meaning?

Yes. Ainrialaí can mean anarchist or unruly person, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “anarchist” in Irish

Irish:: ainrialaí
English:: anarchist, unruly person
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “AN-ree-uh-lee” /ˈanʲˌɾˠiəlˠiː/

Various forms

Plural:: ainrialaithe (anarchists)
Genitive singular:: ainrialaí, an ainrialaí (e.g. smaointe an ainrialaí, the anarchist's ideas)
Genitive plural:: ainrialaithe, na n-ainrialaithe (e.g. smaointe na n-ainrialaithe, the anarchists' ideas)

What does “ainrialaí” mean?

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

anarchist: A person who believes that government and authority should be abolished.Also: anarchism supporter.

1 other meaning: unruly person

2unruly person: An undisciplined, disorderly person who will not obey rules.Also: undisciplined person, disorderly person, troublemaker.

“Ainrialaí” with the article

The plural of anarchist in Irish is ainrialaithe. Here is ainrialaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an t-ainrialaí

the anarchist

Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an

na hainrialaithe

the anarchists

Plural: na adds h before a vowel

“Ainrialaí” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using ainrialaí, the Irish word for anarchist.

Is ainrialaí é a dheartháir, dar leis féin.

His brother is an anarchist, by his own account.

Labhair an t-ainrialaí ag an gcruinniú aréir.

The anarchist spoke at the meeting last night.

Léigh mé leabhar faoi shaol an ainrialaí sin.

I read a book about that anarchist's life.

Bhí ainrialaithe ag máirseáil sa chathair inniu.

Anarchists were marching in the city today.

Ní ainrialaí mé, ach níl muinín agam as an rialtas.

I'm not an anarchist, but I don't trust the government.

Gabhadh beirt ainrialaithe tar éis na círéibe.

Two anarchists were arrested after the riot.

Is ainrialaí ceart é an páiste sin sa rang.

That child is a real unruly one in class.

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Anarchist in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for anarchist?

The Irish for anarchist is ainrialaí (pronounced “AN-ree-uh-lee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ainrialaithe. Depending on context it can also mean unruly person.

How do you pronounce ainrialaí in Irish?

Ainrialaí is said like “AN-ree-uh-lee” (IPA /ˈanʲˌɾˠiəlˠiː/).

What is the plural of anarchist in Irish?

The plural of ainrialaí is ainrialaithe; with the article, na hainrialaithe means “the anarchists”. The genitive plural is ainrialaithe, as in smaointe na n-ainrialaithe (the anarchists' ideas).

Does ainrialaí have more than one meaning?

Yes. Ainrialaí can mean anarchist or unruly person, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does ainrialaí sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ainrialaí (the anarchist), a hainrialaí (her anarchist), a n-ainrialaí (their anarchist), na hainrialaithe (the anarchists).

What is the related word for anarchy itself?

Anarchy or lawlessness is 'ainriail', and the political doctrine of anarchism is 'ainrialachas'.

Anarchist in Irish (Ainrialaí): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage