HeyRuaHow to say “Confucianism” in Irish
- Irish:
- Confúiceachas
- English:
- Confucianism
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “kon-FOO-kyakh-us” /kɔnˈfuːcəxəs/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- Confúiceachais, an Chonfúiceachais (e.g. stair an Chonfúiceachais, the history of Confucianism)
What does “Confúiceachas” mean?
- Confucianism
- The system of moral, social and philosophical teaching based on the ideas of the Chinese thinker Confucius.Also: Confucian philosophy, teachings of Confucius.
“Confúiceachas” with the article
Here is Confúiceachas after the article (an t-alt).
an Confúiceachas
the Confucianism
No change after an
“Confúiceachas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Confúiceachas, the Irish word for Confucianism.
Is fealsúnacht Shíneach é an Confúiceachas.
Confucianism is a Chinese philosophy.
Bhí tionchar mór ag an gConfúiceachas ar an tSín.
Confucianism had a great influence on China.
Táimid ag foghlaim faoi Chonfúiceachas ar scoil.
We are learning about Confucianism at school.
Leag an Confúiceachas béim ar urraim do thuismitheoirí.
Confucianism stressed respect for parents.
Léigh mé leabhar ar luachanna an Chonfúiceachais.
I read a book on the values of Confucianism.
Tá suim mhór aici i gConfúiceachas.
She is very interested in Confucianism.
Scríobh sé aiste ar bhunús an Chonfúiceachais.
He wrote an essay on the origins of Confucianism.
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Confucianism in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Confucianism?
The Irish for Confucianism is Confúiceachas (pronounced “kon-FOO-kyakh-us”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce Confúiceachas in Irish?
Confúiceachas is said like “kon-FOO-kyakh-us” (IPA /kɔnˈfuːcəxəs/).
Does Confúiceachas have a plural?
No. Confúiceachas is a name, so it is used in the singular only.
Why does Confúiceachas change to Chonfúiceachas or gConfúiceachas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) Confúiceachas becomes mo Chonfúiceachas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gConfúiceachas (eclipsis).
Is Confúiceachas written with a capital letter?
Yes, like other names of religions and belief systems derived from a person's name, Confúiceachas is usually capitalised, as is Búdachas.
