Dialectalism in Irish (Canúnachas): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for dialectalism?

The Irish for dialectalism is canúnachas (pronounced “kuh-NOO-nuh-khus”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean fondness for dialect.

Q: Does canúnachas have more than one meaning?

Yes. Canúnachas can mean dialectalism or fondness for dialect, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “dialectalism” in Irish

Irish:: canúnachas
English:: dialectalism, fondness for dialect
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “kuh-NOO-nuh-khus” /kəˈnuːnəxəsˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: canúnachais, an chanúnachais (e.g. rian an chanúnachais, the trace of dialectalism)

What does “canúnachas” mean?

“Canúnachas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

dialectalism: A word, form or feature that belongs to a particular dialect rather than the standard language.Also: dialectal trait, dialect feature, vernacularism, provincialism.

1 other meaning: fondness for dialect

2fondness for dialect: A strong preference for using or promoting dialect forms, sometimes over the standard language.Also: dialect purism, dialectalism.

“Canúnachas” with the article

Here is canúnachas after the article (an t-alt).

an canúnachas

the dialectalism

No change after an

“Canúnachas” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using canúnachas, the Irish word for dialectalism.

Is canúnachas é an focal sin.

That word is a dialectalism.

Tá an iomarca canúnachais ina chuid scríbhneoireachta.

There is too much dialect in his writing.

Sheachain an t-eagarthóir an canúnachas sa téacs.

The editor avoided dialect forms in the text.

Ní fadhb é an canúnachas i scéal.

Dialect usage is not a problem in a story.

Cáineadh an t-údar mar gheall ar a chanúnachas.

The author was criticised for his fondness for dialect.

Tá canúnachas láidir le brath i gcaint an fhile.

Strong dialect features are noticeable in the poet's speech.

Labhair an léachtóir faoi chanúnachas sa Ghaeilge.

The lecturer spoke about dialectalism in Irish.

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Dialectalism in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for dialectalism?

The Irish for dialectalism is canúnachas (pronounced “kuh-NOO-nuh-khus”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean fondness for dialect.

How do you pronounce canúnachas in Irish?

Canúnachas is said like “kuh-NOO-nuh-khus” (IPA /kəˈnuːnəxəsˠ/).

Does canúnachas have a plural?

No plural form is given for canúnachas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does canúnachas have more than one meaning?

Yes. Canúnachas can mean dialectalism or fondness for dialect, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does canúnachas change to chanúnachas or gcanúnachas?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) canúnachas becomes mo chanúnachas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcanúnachas (eclipsis).

How is canúnachas different from canúint?

Canúint is a dialect itself, such as canúint Chonamara, while canúnachas is a dialect feature or a fondness for dialect forms.

Dialectalism in Irish (Canúnachas): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage