HeyRuaHow to say “Europeanism” in Irish
- Irish:
- Eorpachas
- English:
- Europeanism
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “OR-pukh-us” /ˈoːɾˠpˠəxəsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- Eorpachais, an Eorpachais (e.g. lucht an Eorpachais, supporters of Europeanism)
What does “Eorpachas” mean?
- Europeanism
- Support for European unity and integration, or a sense of European identity and values.Also: pro-Europeanism, European integration, European identity.
“Eorpachas” with the article
Here is Eorpachas after the article (an t-alt).
an tEorpachas
the Europeanism
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Eorpachas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Eorpachas, the Irish word for Europeanism.
Is cuid thábhachtach dá pholaitíocht é an tEorpachas.
Europeanism is an important part of his politics.
Labhair sí go láidir i bhfabhar an Eorpachais.
She spoke strongly in favour of Europeanism.
Tá Eorpachas ag fás i measc daoine óga.
Europeanism is growing among young people.
Níl mórán suime acu san Eorpachas.
They have little interest in Europeanism.
Cháin an páirtí Eorpachas an rialtais.
The party criticised the government's Europeanism.
Scríobh sé leabhar faoi stair an Eorpachais.
He wrote a book about the history of Europeanism.
Bhí an tEorpachas láidir in Éirinn riamh.
Europeanism has always been strong in Ireland.
Other nouns in Irish
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Europeanism in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Europeanism?
The Irish for Europeanism is Eorpachas (pronounced “OR-pukh-us”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce Eorpachas in Irish?
Eorpachas is said like “OR-pukh-us” (IPA /ˈoːɾˠpˠəxəsˠ/).
Does Eorpachas have a plural?
No. Eorpachas is a name, so it is used in the singular only.
Why does Eorpachas sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an tEorpachas (the Europeanism), a hEorpachas (her Europeanism), a nEorpachas (their Europeanism).
What is the opposite of Eorpachas?
Opposition to European integration is usually called Eoraiseachas (Euroscepticism), and a Eurosceptic is an Eoraiseach.
