HeyRuaHow to say “Fenianism” in Irish
- Irish:
- Fíníneachas
- English:
- Fenianism
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FEE-nee-nyuh-khus” /ˈfʲiːnʲiːnʲəxəs/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- Fíníneachais, an Fhíníneachais (e.g. stair an Fhíníneachais, the history of Fenianism)
What does “Fíníneachas” mean?
- Fenianism
- The movement and beliefs of the Fenians, the nineteenth-century Irish republican movement seeking independence by force.Also: Fenian movement, Irish republicanism, Fenians.
“Fíníneachas” with the article
Here is Fíníneachas after the article (an t-alt).
an Fíníneachas
the Fenianism
No change after an
“Fíníneachas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Fíníneachas, the Irish word for Fenianism.
Bhí an Fíníneachas láidir i Meiriceá freisin.
Fenianism was strong in America too.
Scríobh sé leabhar faoin bhFíníneachas.
He wrote a book about Fenianism.
Is cuid de stair na hÉireann an Fíníneachas.
Fenianism is part of Irish history.
Ba é Ó Donnabháin Rossa laoch an Fhíníneachais.
O'Donovan Rossa was a hero of Fenianism.
D'fhoghlaimíomar faoi Fhíníneachas ar scoil inniu.
We learned about Fenianism at school today.
Tháinig fás ar an bhFíníneachas tar éis an Ghorta.
Fenianism grew after the Famine.
Chuir an rialtas in aghaidh an Fhíníneachais go láidir.
The government strongly opposed Fenianism.
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Fenianism in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Fenianism?
The Irish for Fenianism is Fíníneachas (pronounced “FEE-nee-nyuh-khus”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce Fíníneachas in Irish?
Fíníneachas is said like “FEE-nee-nyuh-khus” (IPA /ˈfʲiːnʲiːnʲəxəs/).
Does Fíníneachas have a plural?
No. Fíníneachas is a name, so it is used in the singular only.
Why does Fíníneachas change to Fhíníneachas or bhFíníneachas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) Fíníneachas becomes m'Fhíníneachas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhFíníneachas (eclipsis).
What is the word for a member of the movement?
A Fenian is 'Fínín', plural 'Fíníní'; the movement or ideology is 'Fíníneachas'.
