HeyRuaHow to say “anarchy” in Irish
- Irish:
- ainrialachas
- English:
- anarchy, disorderliness, anarchism
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AN-ree-uh-luh-khus” /ˈanʲɾʲiəlˠəxəsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- ainrialachais, an ainrialachais (e.g. ré an ainrialachais, the era of anarchy)
What does “ainrialachas” mean?
“Ainrialachas” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- anarchy
- A state of disorder where there is no government or no control.Also: lawlessness, chaos, disorder.
2 other meanings: disorderliness or anarchism
- 2disorderliness
- Unruly or disorderly behaviour or condition.Also: unruliness, misrule.
- 3anarchism
- The political belief that government and state authority should be abolished.
“Ainrialachas” with the article
Here is ainrialachas after the article (an t-alt).
“Ainrialachas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ainrialachas, the Irish word for anarchy.
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Anarchy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for anarchy?
The Irish for anarchy is ainrialachas (pronounced “AN-ree-uh-luh-khus”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean disorderliness or anarchism.
How do you pronounce ainrialachas in Irish?
Ainrialachas is said like “AN-ree-uh-luh-khus” (IPA /ˈanʲɾʲiəlˠəxəsˠ/).
Does ainrialachas have a plural?
No plural form is given for ainrialachas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does ainrialachas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ainrialachas can mean anarchy, disorderliness or anarchism, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ainrialachas sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ainrialachas (the anarchy), a hainrialachas (her anarchy), a n-ainrialachas (their anarchy).
What is the difference between 'ainrialachas' and 'ainriail'?
Both can mean anarchy or misrule; 'ainriail' is the more basic word for disorder, while 'ainrialachas' is often used for anarchy as a state or for anarchism as an ideology.
