HeyRuaHow to say “campaign” in Irish
- Irish:
- feachtas
- English:
- campaign, military campaign
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FYAKH-tus” /ˈfʲaxt̪ˠəsˠ/
- Plural:
- feachtais (campaigns)
- Genitive singular:
- feachtais, an fheachtais (e.g. tús an fheachtais, the start of the campaign)
- Genitive plural:
- feachtas, na bhfeachtas (e.g. torthaí na bhfeachtas, the results of the campaigns)
What does “feachtas” mean?
“Feachtas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- campaign
- An organised series of actions to achieve a goal, such as a political, advertising or awareness campaign.Also: drive, crusade, canvass.
1 other meaning: military campaign
- 2military campaign
- A series of military operations in a war.Also: expedition, campaign.
“Feachtas” with the article
The plural of campaign in Irish is feachtais. Here is feachtas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Feachtas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using feachtas, the Irish word for campaign.
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Campaign in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for campaign?
The Irish for campaign is feachtas (pronounced “FYAKH-tus”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is feachtais. Depending on context it can also mean military campaign.
How do you pronounce feachtas in Irish?
Feachtas is said like “FYAKH-tus” (IPA /ˈfʲaxt̪ˠəsˠ/).
What is the plural of campaign in Irish?
The plural of feachtas is feachtais; with the article, na feachtais means “the campaigns”. The genitive plural is feachtas, as in torthaí na bhfeachtas (the results of the campaigns).
Does feachtas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Feachtas can mean campaign or military campaign, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does feachtas change to fheachtas or bhfeachtas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) feachtas becomes m'fheachtas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfeachtas (eclipsis).
How do I say 'to campaign for something' in Irish?
Use a phrase such as 'feachtas a dhéanamh ar son ruda' or 'stocaireacht a dhéanamh', e.g. 'Rinne siad feachtas ar son na Gaeilge'.
