Anarchy in Irish (Ainriail): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for anarchy?

The Irish for anarchy is ainriail (pronounced “AN-ree-al”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is ainrialacha. Depending on context it can also mean lack of discipline.

Q: What is the plural of anarchy in Irish?

The plural of ainriail is ainrialacha; with the article, na hainrialacha means “the anarchies”. The genitive plural is ainrialacha, as in tréimhsí na n-ainrialacha (the periods of the anarchies).

Q: Does ainriail have more than one meaning?

Yes. Ainriail can mean anarchy or lack of discipline, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “anarchy” in Irish

Irish:: ainriail
English:: anarchy, lack of discipline
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “AN-ree-al” /ˈanʲɾʲiəlʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: ainrialacha (anarchies)
Genitive singular:: ainrialach, na hainrialach (e.g. contúirt na hainrialach, the danger of anarchy)
Genitive plural:: ainrialacha, na n-ainrialacha (e.g. tréimhsí na n-ainrialacha, the periods of the anarchies)

What does “ainriail” mean?

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

anarchy: A state of lawlessness or political disorder where there is no effective government or control.Also: lawlessness, chaos.

1 other meaning: lack of discipline

2lack of discipline: A lack of rule or discipline, disorderly behaviour or conditions.Also: disorder, indiscipline, unruliness.

“Ainriail” with the article

The plural of anarchy in Irish is ainrialacha. Here is ainriail after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an ainriail

the anarchy

No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an

na hainrialacha

the anarchies

Plural: na adds h before a vowel

“Ainriail” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using ainriail, the Irish word for anarchy.

Bhí ainriail sa tír tar éis an chogaidh.

There was anarchy in the country after the war.

Thit an rang i ndiaidh a chéile chun ainrialach.

The class gradually fell into disorder.

Níl uainn ach deireadh a chur leis an ainriail.

All we want is to put an end to the anarchy.

Tá eagla orthu roimh an ainriail ar na sráideanna.

They fear the lawlessness on the streets.

Ba é ré na hainrialach é.

It was the era of anarchy.

Ní féidir obair a dhéanamh i lár ainrialach.

You can't work in the middle of chaos.

Chonaic an stát go leor ainrialacha thar na blianta.

The state saw many disorders over the years.

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Anarchy in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for anarchy?

The Irish for anarchy is ainriail (pronounced “AN-ree-al”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is ainrialacha. Depending on context it can also mean lack of discipline.

How do you pronounce ainriail in Irish?

Ainriail is said like “AN-ree-al” (IPA /ˈanʲɾʲiəlʲ/).

What is the plural of anarchy in Irish?

The plural of ainriail is ainrialacha; with the article, na hainrialacha means “the anarchies”. The genitive plural is ainrialacha, as in tréimhsí na n-ainrialacha (the periods of the anarchies).

Does ainriail have more than one meaning?

Yes. Ainriail can mean anarchy or lack of discipline, depending on context; the first is the most common.

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

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an ainriail (the anarchy), a hainriail (her anarchy), a n-ainriail (their anarchy), na hainrialacha (the anarchies).

What is the difference between 'ainriail' and 'anord'?

'Ainriail' stresses the absence of rule or government, anarchy, while 'anord' is general disorder or confusion. An anarchist is 'ainrialaí'.

Anarchy in Irish (Ainriail): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage