HeyRuaHow to say “fascism” in Irish
- Irish:
- faisisteachas
- English:
- fascism
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FASH-ish-tyakh-us” /ˈfaʃɪʃtʲəxəs/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- faisisteachais, an fhaisisteachais (e.g. stair an fhaisisteachais, the history of fascism)
What does “faisisteachas” mean?
- fascism
- A far-right political ideology based on authoritarian rule, extreme nationalism and suppression of opposition.Also: fascist ideology, far-right dictatorship.
“Faisisteachas” with the article
Here is faisisteachas after the article (an t-alt).
an faisisteachas
the fascism
No change after an
“Faisisteachas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using faisisteachas, the Irish word for fascism.
Tháinig an faisisteachas chun cinn san Iodáil.
Fascism rose to prominence in Italy.
Throid mo sheanathair in aghaidh an fhaisisteachais.
My grandfather fought against fascism.
Is idé-eolaíocht chontúirteach é an faisisteachas.
Fascism is a dangerous ideology.
Bhí faisisteachas láidir san Eoraip sna tríochaidí.
Fascism was strong in Europe in the thirties.
Scríobh sí leabhar faoi bhunús an fhaisisteachais.
She wrote a book about the origins of fascism.
Níl aon áit don fhaisisteachas inár sochaí.
There is no place for fascism in our society.
Labhair an múinteoir faoi fhaisisteachas sa rang staire.
The teacher talked about fascism in history class.
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Fascism in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fascism?
The Irish for fascism is faisisteachas (pronounced “FASH-ish-tyakh-us”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce faisisteachas in Irish?
Faisisteachas is said like “FASH-ish-tyakh-us” (IPA /ˈfaʃɪʃtʲəxəs/).
Does faisisteachas have a plural?
No plural form is given for faisisteachas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does faisisteachas change to fhaisisteachas or bhfaisisteachas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) faisisteachas becomes m'fhaisisteachas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfaisisteachas (eclipsis).
What is the word for a fascist person?
A fascist is 'faisisteach', which is also the adjective, as in 'réimeas faisisteach' (a fascist regime).
