HeyRuaHow to say “ethnicity” in Irish
- Irish:
- eitneacht
- English:
- ethnicity
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ET-nyukht” /ˈɛtʲnʲəxt/
- Plural:
- eitneachtaí (ethnicities)
- Genitive singular:
- eitneachta, na heitneachta (e.g. ceist na heitneachta, the question of ethnicity)
- Genitive plural:
- eitneachtaí, na n-eitneachtaí (e.g. daoine d'eitneachtaí éagsúla, people of various ethnicities)
What does “eitneacht” mean?
- ethnicity
- The fact of belonging to a particular ethnic group, sharing a culture, ancestry or traditions.Also: ethnic origin, ethnic background, ethnic identity.
“Eitneacht” with the article
The plural of ethnicity in Irish is eitneachtaí. Here is eitneacht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Eitneacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using eitneacht, the Irish word for ethnicity.
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Ethnicity in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ethnicity?
The Irish for ethnicity is eitneacht (pronounced “ET-nyukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is eitneachtaí.
How do you pronounce eitneacht in Irish?
Eitneacht is said like “ET-nyukht” (IPA /ˈɛtʲnʲəxt/).
What is the plural of ethnicity in Irish?
The plural of eitneacht is eitneachtaí; with the article, na heitneachtaí means “the ethnicities”. The genitive plural is eitneachtaí, as in daoine d'eitneachtaí éagsúla (people of various ethnicities).
Why does eitneacht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an eitneacht (the ethnicity), a heitneacht (her ethnicity), a n-eitneacht (their ethnicity), na heitneachtaí (the ethnicities).
What is the difference between 'eitneacht' and 'cine'?
'Cine' means race or people in a broad sense, while 'eitneacht' is the more technical term for ethnicity, used on forms and in sociology. The adjective is 'eitneach' (ethnic).
