HeyRuaHow to say “autonomy” in Irish
- Irish:
- féinriail
- English:
- autonomy
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “FAYN-ree-ul” /ˈfʲeːnʲˌrʲiəlʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- féinrialach, na féinrialach (e.g. cearta féinrialach, rights of autonomy)
What does “féinriail” mean?
- autonomy
- The right or condition of a country, region or body to govern itself.Also: self-rule, self-government, home rule.
“Féinriail” with the article
Here is féinriail after the article (an t-alt).
an fhéinriail
the autonomy
Lenition: f becomes fh after an (feminine noun)
“Féinriail” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using féinriail, the Irish word for autonomy.
Tá féinriail ag an réigiún sin anois.
That region has autonomy now.
D'éiligh na daoine féinriail ón rialtas.
The people demanded self-rule from the government.
Bhí an feachtas ar son na féinrialach fada.
The campaign for autonomy was long.
Fuair an t-oileán féinriail tar éis an chogaidh.
The island got self-rule after the war.
Is tábhachtach an fhéinriail don ollscoil.
Autonomy is important for the university.
Níl mórán féinrialach ag na comhairlí áitiúla.
The local councils don't have much autonomy.
Labhair sé faoi fhéinriail sa díospóireacht.
He spoke about self-rule in the debate.
Other nouns in Irish
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Autonomy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for autonomy?
The Irish for autonomy is féinriail (pronounced “FAYN-ree-ul”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce féinriail in Irish?
Féinriail is said like “FAYN-ree-ul” (IPA /ˈfʲeːnʲˌrʲiəlʲ/).
Does féinriail have a plural?
No plural form is given for féinriail in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does féinriail change to fhéinriail or bhféinriail?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) féinriail becomes m'fhéinriail (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhféinriail (eclipsis).
How is 'féinriail' different from 'neamhspleáchas'?
'Féinriail' is self-rule or autonomy, often within a larger state, while 'neamhspleáchas' means full independence.
