HeyRuaHow to say “democracy” in Irish
- Irish:
- daonlathas
- English:
- democracy
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DAYN-law-hus” /ˈd̪ˠeːnˠl̪ˠahəsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- daonlathais, an daonlathais (e.g. prionsabail an daonlathais, the principles of democracy)
What does “daonlathas” mean?
- democracy
- A system of government in which the people choose their rulers by voting.Also: democratic system, rule by the people.
“Daonlathas” with the article
Here is daonlathas after the article (an t-alt).
an daonlathas
the democracy
No change after an
“Daonlathas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using daonlathas, the Irish word for democracy.
Tá daonlathas láidir in Éirinn.
Ireland has a strong democracy.
Is é an daonlathas an córas is fearr.
Democracy is the best system.
Throid siad ar son an daonlathais.
They fought for democracy.
Creidim go láidir sa daonlathas.
I believe strongly in democracy.
Tá an vótáil riachtanach don daonlathas.
Voting is essential for democracy.
Rugadh an daonlathas sa Ghréig ársa.
Democracy was born in ancient Greece.
Is ionsaí ar an daonlathas é sin.
That is an attack on democracy.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Democracy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for democracy?
The Irish for democracy is daonlathas (pronounced “DAYN-law-hus”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce daonlathas in Irish?
Daonlathas is said like “DAYN-law-hus” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠeːnˠl̪ˠahəsˠ/).
Does daonlathas have a plural?
No plural form is given for daonlathas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does daonlathas change to dhaonlathas or ndaonlathas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) daonlathas becomes mo dhaonlathas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndaonlathas (eclipsis).
How do I say 'democratic' in Irish?
The adjective is 'daonlathach', as in 'tír dhaonlathach' (a democratic country).
