HeyRuaHow to say “conservatism” in Irish
- Irish:
- coimeádachas
- English:
- conservatism
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KIM-aw-dukh-us” /ˈkɪmʲaːd̪ˠəxəsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- coimeádachais, an choimeádachais (e.g. fás an choimeádachais, the growth of conservatism)
What does “coimeádachas” mean?
- conservatism
- A political or social attitude that favours keeping traditional ways and resists sudden change.Also: conservativeness, traditionalism.
“Coimeádachas” with the article
Here is coimeádachas after the article (an t-alt).
an coimeádachas
the conservatism
No change after an
“Coimeádachas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using coimeádachas, the Irish word for conservatism.
Tá coimeádachas láidir sa cheantar seo fós.
There is still strong conservatism in this area.
Cháin sí coimeádachas an rialtais.
She criticised the government's conservatism.
Is cuid de mo choimeádachas í sin, is dócha.
That's part of my conservatism, I suppose.
D'fhás an coimeádachas i measc vótálaithe óga.
Conservatism grew among young voters.
Scríobh sé leabhar faoi stair an choimeádachais.
He wrote a book about the history of conservatism.
Ní maith léi coimeádachas na heaglaise.
She doesn't like the church's conservatism.
Bhí coimeádachas le brath sa díospóireacht.
Conservatism could be felt in the debate.
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Conservatism in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for conservatism?
The Irish for conservatism is coimeádachas (pronounced “KIM-aw-dukh-us”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce coimeádachas in Irish?
Coimeádachas is said like “KIM-aw-dukh-us” (IPA /ˈkɪmʲaːd̪ˠəxəsˠ/).
Does coimeádachas have a plural?
No plural form is given for coimeádachas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does coimeádachas change to choimeádachas or gcoimeádachas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) coimeádachas becomes mo choimeádachas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcoimeádachas (eclipsis).
What is a conservative person called in Irish?
A conservative is 'coimeádach', which is also the adjective, as in 'An Páirtí Coimeádach' (the Conservative Party).
