Emigration in Irish (Eisimirce): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for emigration?

The Irish for emigration is eisimirce (pronounced “ESH-im-ir-kyeh”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “emigration” in Irish

Irish:: eisimirce
English:: emigration
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “ESH-im-ir-kyeh” /ˈɛʃɪmʲɪɾʲcə/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: eisimirce, na heisimirce (e.g. ráta na heisimirce, the rate of emigration)

What does “eisimirce” mean?

emigration: The act of leaving your own country to live permanently in another country.Also: emigrating, leaving the country, exodus.

Other Irish words for emigration: imirce (emigration)

“Eisimirce” with the article

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

an eisimirce

the emigration

No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an

“Eisimirce” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using eisimirce, the Irish word for emigration.

Bhí an eisimirce go dona in Éirinn sna caogaidí.

Emigration was bad in Ireland in the fifties.

Chuir an eisimirce isteach go mór ar an nGaeltacht.

Emigration badly affected the Gaeltacht.

Is iad na daoine óga is mó a d'fhulaing ón eisimirce.

Young people suffered most from emigration.

Tá eisimirce ag méadú arís i measc daoine óga.

Emigration is increasing again among young people.

Scríobh sí leabhar faoi stair na heisimirce.

She wrote a book about the history of emigration.

Ní raibh rogha acu ach eisimirce.

They had no choice but to emigrate.

Labhair an rialtas faoi fhadhb na heisimirce.

The government spoke about the problem of emigration.

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Emigration in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for emigration?

The Irish for emigration is eisimirce (pronounced “ESH-im-ir-kyeh”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce eisimirce in Irish?

Eisimirce is said like “ESH-im-ir-kyeh” (IPA /ˈɛʃɪmʲɪɾʲcə/).

Does eisimirce have a plural?

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

Why does eisimirce sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an eisimirce (the emigration), a heisimirce (her emigration), a n-eisimirce (their emigration).

What is the difference between 'eisimirce' and 'inimirce'?

'Eisimirce' is emigration, leaving a country, while 'inimirce' is immigration, coming into a country. 'Imirce' covers migration in general.

What do you call an emigrant?

An emigrant is 'eisimirceach', and to emigrate is usually 'dul ar imirce'.

Emigration in Irish (Eisimirce): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage