HeyRuaHow to say “fanaticism” in Irish
- Irish:
- fanaiceacht
- English:
- fanaticism
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FAN-ik-yakht” /ˈfanˠəcəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- fanaiceachta, na fanaiceachta (e.g. contúirt na fanaiceachta, the danger of fanaticism)
What does “fanaiceacht” mean?
- fanaticism
- Extreme, unreasoning zeal or enthusiasm for a cause, belief or religion.Also: zealotry, extremism, bigotry.
“Fanaiceacht” with the article
Here is fanaiceacht after the article (an t-alt).
an fhanaiceacht
the fanaticism
Lenition: f becomes fh after an (feminine noun)
“Fanaiceacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fanaiceacht, the Irish word for fanaticism.
Is contúirteach an rud í an fhanaiceacht.
Fanaticism is a dangerous thing.
Cháin sé fanaiceacht reiligiúnach go láidir.
He strongly criticised religious fanaticism.
Níl aon áit don fhanaiceacht sa pholaitíocht.
There is no place for fanaticism in politics.
Bhí sé ag troid in aghaidh na fanaiceachta.
He was fighting against fanaticism.
Tháinig fanaiceacht pholaitiúil chun cinn sa tír.
Political fanaticism emerged in the country.
Is iomaí cogadh a d'eascair ó fhanaiceacht.
Many a war has sprung from fanaticism.
Chuir a fhanaiceacht eagla ar a chairde.
His fanaticism frightened his friends.
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Fanaticism in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fanaticism?
The Irish for fanaticism is fanaiceacht (pronounced “FAN-ik-yakht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce fanaiceacht in Irish?
Fanaiceacht is said like “FAN-ik-yakht” (IPA /ˈfanˠəcəxt̪ˠ/).
Does fanaiceacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for fanaiceacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does fanaiceacht change to fhanaiceacht or bhfanaiceacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fanaiceacht becomes m'fhanaiceacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfanaiceacht (eclipsis).
What is the word for a fanatic?
A fanatic is 'fanaiceach', and the adjective fanatical is also 'fanaiceach'; 'fanaiceacht' is the abstract noun, fanaticism.
