HeyRuaHow to say “federation” in Irish
- Irish:
- feidearálacht
- English:
- federation
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FED-er-aw-lukht” /ˈfʲɛdʲəɾˠaːl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- feidearálachtaí (federations)
- Genitive singular:
- feidearálachta, na feidearálachta (e.g. rialtas na feidearálachta, the government of the federation)
- Genitive plural:
- feidearálachtaí, na bhfeidearálachtaí (e.g. rialtais na bhfeidearálachtaí, the governments of the federations)
What does “feidearálacht” mean?
- federation
- A union of states or groups that join together under a central government or body while keeping some powers of their own.Also: federal union, confederation, union of states.
“Feidearálacht” with the article
The plural of federation in Irish is feidearálachtaí. Here is feidearálacht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Feidearálacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using feidearálacht, the Irish word for federation.
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Federation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for federation?
The Irish for federation is feidearálacht (pronounced “FED-er-aw-lukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is feidearálachtaí.
How do you pronounce feidearálacht in Irish?
Feidearálacht is said like “FED-er-aw-lukht” (IPA /ˈfʲɛdʲəɾˠaːl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of federation in Irish?
The plural of feidearálacht is feidearálachtaí; with the article, na feidearálachtaí means “the federations”. The genitive plural is feidearálachtaí, as in rialtais na bhfeidearálachtaí (the governments of the federations).
Why does feidearálacht change to fheidearálacht or bhfeidearálacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) feidearálacht becomes m'fheidearálacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfeidearálacht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'feidearálacht' and 'cónaidhm'?
Both can mean federation; 'cónaidhm' is the more established native term, often used for federations of organisations, while 'feidearálacht' is a borrowing used mostly for federal states.
