HeyRuaHow to say “faction” in Irish
- Irish:
- faicsean
- English:
- faction
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FAK-shun” /ˈfakʃən̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- faicsin (factions)
- Genitive singular:
- faicsin, an fhaicsin (e.g. ceannaire an fhaicsin, leader of the faction)
- Genitive plural:
- faicsean, na bhfaicsean (e.g. coimhlint na bhfaicsean, the conflict of the factions)
What does “faicsean” mean?
- faction
- A small, organised group within a larger body, such as a party, that works for its own aims, often in opposition to others.Also: splinter group, clique, party faction.
“Faicsean” with the article
The plural of faction in Irish is faicsin. Here is faicsean after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Faicsean” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using faicsean, the Irish word for faction.
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Faction in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for faction?
The Irish for faction is faicsean (pronounced “FAK-shun”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is faicsin.
How do you pronounce faicsean in Irish?
Faicsean is said like “FAK-shun” (IPA /ˈfakʃən̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of faction in Irish?
The plural of faicsean is faicsin; with the article, na faicsin means “the factions”. The genitive plural is faicsean, as in coimhlint na bhfaicsean (the conflict of the factions).
Why does faicsean change to fhaicsean or bhfaicsean?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) faicsean becomes m'fhaicsean (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfaicsean (eclipsis).
Is 'faicsean' the word for 'faction fight' in Irish history?
Yes, the faction fights of the nineteenth century are often called 'troid faicsean' or 'troideanna faicsean'.
