HeyRuaHow to say “classicism” in Irish
- Irish:
- clasaiceas
- English:
- classicism
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KLAS-uh-kyas” /ˈkl̪ˠasˠəkʲəsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- clasaicis, an chlasaicis (e.g. tréithe an chlasaicis, the characteristics of classicism)
What does “clasaiceas” mean?
- classicism
- Classicism: a style or approach in art, literature or music that follows the ideals of ancient Greece and Rome, valuing order, balance and restraint.Also: classical style, neoclassicism.
“Clasaiceas” with the article
Here is clasaiceas after the article (an t-alt).
an clasaiceas
the classicism
No change after an
“Clasaiceas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using clasaiceas, the Irish word for classicism.
Bhí tionchar mór ag an gclasaiceas ar an ailtire.
Classicism had a great influence on the architect.
Is sampla maith de chlasaiceas é an foirgneamh seo.
This building is a good example of classicism.
Rinne sí staidéar ar chlasaiceas na hochtú haoise déag.
She studied eighteenth-century classicism.
Tá rian an chlasaicis le feiceáil ina chuid filíochta.
The mark of classicism can be seen in his poetry.
D'iompaigh na healaíontóirí in aghaidh an chlasaicis.
The artists turned against classicism.
Bíonn ord agus cothromaíocht i gceist le clasaiceas.
Classicism is about order and balance.
Tháinig an rómánsachas i ndiaidh an chlasaicis.
Romanticism came after classicism.
Other nouns in Irish
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Classicism in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for classicism?
The Irish for classicism is clasaiceas (pronounced “KLAS-uh-kyas”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce clasaiceas in Irish?
Clasaiceas is said like “KLAS-uh-kyas” (IPA /ˈkl̪ˠasˠəkʲəsˠ/).
Does clasaiceas have a plural?
No plural form is given for clasaiceas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does clasaiceas change to chlasaiceas or gclasaiceas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) clasaiceas becomes mo chlasaiceas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gclasaiceas (eclipsis).
How do I say 'classical' as an adjective?
Use 'clasaiceach', as in 'ceol clasaiceach' (classical music); 'clasaiceas' is the noun for the movement or style.
