HeyRuaHow to say “federalism” in Irish
- Irish:
- feidearálachas
- English:
- federalism
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FED-er-aw-lukh-us” /ˈfʲɛdʲəɾˠaːləxəsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- feidearálachais, an fheidearálachais (e.g. prionsabail an fheidearálachais, the principles of federalism)
What does “feidearálachas” mean?
- federalism
- A system of government in which power is shared between a central authority and member states or regions, or support for such a system.Also: federal system, federal government.
“Feidearálachas” with the article
Here is feidearálachas after the article (an t-alt).
“Feidearálachas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using feidearálachas, the Irish word for federalism.
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Federalism in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for federalism?
The Irish for federalism is feidearálachas (pronounced “FED-er-aw-lukh-us”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce feidearálachas in Irish?
Feidearálachas is said like “FED-er-aw-lukh-us” (IPA /ˈfʲɛdʲəɾˠaːləxəsˠ/).
Does feidearálachas have a plural?
No plural form is given for feidearálachas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does feidearálachas change to fheidearálachas or bhfeidearálachas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) feidearálachas becomes m'fheidearálachas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfeidearálachas (eclipsis).
What is the Irish for a federation?
A federation is 'cónaidhm', and federal is 'cónaidhmeach'; 'feidearálachas' refers to the system or ideology of federalism.
