HeyRuaHow to say “federalist” in Irish
- Irish:
- feidearálach
- English:
- federalist
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FED-er-aw-lukh” /ˈfʲɛdʲəɾˠaːl̪ˠəx/
- Plural:
- feidearálaigh (federalists)
- Genitive singular:
- feidearálaigh, an fheidearálaigh (e.g. tuairimí an fheidearálaigh, the federalist's opinions)
- Genitive plural:
- feidearálach, na bhfeidearálach (e.g. páirtí na bhfeidearálach, the federalists' party)
What does “feidearálach” mean?
- federalist
- A person who supports federalism, a system in which states or regions share power with a central government.Also: supporter of federalism, federal supporter.
“Feidearálach” with the article
The plural of federalist in Irish is feidearálaigh. Here is feidearálach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Feidearálach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using feidearálach, the Irish word for federalist.
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Federalist in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for federalist?
The Irish for federalist is feidearálach (pronounced “FED-er-aw-lukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is feidearálaigh.
How do you pronounce feidearálach in Irish?
Feidearálach is said like “FED-er-aw-lukh” (IPA /ˈfʲɛdʲəɾˠaːl̪ˠəx/).
What is the plural of federalist in Irish?
The plural of feidearálach is feidearálaigh; with the article, na feidearálaigh means “the federalists”. The genitive plural is feidearálach, as in páirtí na bhfeidearálach (the federalists' party).
Why does feidearálach change to fheidearálach or bhfeidearálach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) feidearálach becomes m'fheidearálach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfeidearálach (eclipsis).
Can feidearálach also be an adjective?
Yes, feidearálach also works as an adjective meaning 'federalist' or 'federal', but for 'federal' the usual word is cónaidhme, as in rialtas cónaidhme.
