HeyRuaHow to say “ethnicity” in Irish
- Irish:
- eitneachas
- English:
- ethnicity
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ET-nyukh-us” /ˈɛtʲnʲəxəs/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- eitneachais, an eitneachais (e.g. ceist an eitneachais, the question of ethnicity)
What does “eitneachas” mean?
- ethnicity
- The fact of belonging to a particular ethnic group, sharing a culture, ancestry or traditions with others.Also: ethnic identity, ethnic origin, ethnic background.
“Eitneachas” with the article
Here is eitneachas after the article (an t-alt).
an t-eitneachas
the ethnicity
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Eitneachas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using eitneachas, the Irish word for ethnicity.
Is ábhar íogair é an t-eitneachas sa tír seo.
Ethnicity is a sensitive subject in this country.
Iarrtar ort d'eitneachas a lua ar an bhfoirm.
You are asked to state your ethnicity on the form.
Ní ceart idirdhealú a dhéanamh bunaithe ar eitneachas.
It is wrong to discriminate on the basis of ethnicity.
Rinne sí staidéar ar eitneachas agus ar fhéiniúlacht.
She studied ethnicity and identity.
Bhí ceisteanna faoi eitneachas sa daonáireamh.
There were questions about ethnicity in the census.
Tá tábhacht an eitneachais ag fás sa pholaitíocht.
The importance of ethnicity is growing in politics.
Níl baint ag eitneachas duine lena chumas.
A person's ethnicity has nothing to do with their ability.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Ethnicity in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ethnicity?
The Irish for ethnicity is eitneachas (pronounced “ET-nyukh-us”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce eitneachas in Irish?
Eitneachas is said like “ET-nyukh-us” (IPA /ˈɛtʲnʲəxəs/).
Does eitneachas have a plural?
No plural form is given for eitneachas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does eitneachas sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-eitneachas (the ethnicity), a heitneachas (her ethnicity), a n-eitneachas (their ethnicity).
What is the difference between 'eitneachas' and 'ciníochas'?
'Eitneachas' means ethnicity, a person's ethnic identity, while 'ciníochas' means racism, prejudice based on race.
