HeyRuaHow to say “escapism” in Irish
- Irish:
- éalúchas
- English:
- escapism
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AY-loo-khus” /ˈeːl̪ˠuːxəsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- éalúchais, an éalúchais (e.g. litríocht an éalúchais, the literature of escapism)
What does “éalúchas” mean?
- escapism
- The habit of seeking distraction from unpleasant reality through entertainment or fantasy.Also: escape from reality, distraction.
“Éalúchas” with the article
Here is éalúchas after the article (an t-alt).
an t-éalúchas
the escapism
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Éalúchas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using éalúchas, the Irish word for escapism.
Is éalúchas glan é an scannán sin.
That film is pure escapism.
Tá an t-éalúchas le feiceáil i ngach leabhar dá chuid.
Escapism can be seen in all his books.
Is cineál éalúchais é an ficsean eolaíochta.
Science fiction is a kind of escapism.
Ní dhéanann an t-éalúchas aon dochar uaireanta.
Escapism does no harm sometimes.
Tá rud éigin den éalúchas i gcluichí ríomhaire.
There is something of escapism in computer games.
Cháin an léirmheastóir an dráma mar éalúchas.
The critic criticised the play as escapism.
Bíonn gá le beagán éalúchais i rith an gheimhridh.
A bit of escapism is needed during the winter.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Escapism in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for escapism?
The Irish for escapism is éalúchas (pronounced “AY-loo-khus”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce éalúchas in Irish?
Éalúchas is said like “AY-loo-khus” (IPA /ˈeːl̪ˠuːxəsˠ/).
Does éalúchas have a plural?
No plural form is given for éalúchas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does éalúchas sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-éalúchas (the escapism), a héalúchas (her escapism), a n-éalúchas (their escapism).
How is 'éalúchas' different from 'éalú'?
'Éalú' is the act of escaping, as in 'éalú ón bpríosún', while 'éalúchas' is escapism, the tendency to escape reality through fantasy.
