HeyRuaHow to say “feudalism” in Irish
- Irish:
- feodachas
- English:
- feudalism
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FYOD-uh-khus” /ˈfʲɔd̪ˠəxəsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- feodachais, an fheodachais (e.g. deireadh an fheodachais, the end of feudalism)
What does “feodachas” mean?
- feudalism
- The social and political system of medieval Europe in which vassals held land from a lord in return for service and loyalty.Also: feudal system, feudality.
“Feodachas” with the article
Here is feodachas after the article (an t-alt).
an feodachas
the feudalism
No change after an
“Feodachas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using feodachas, the Irish word for feudalism.
Bhí an feodachas coitianta san Eoraip sa Mheánaois.
Feudalism was common in Europe in the Middle Ages.
D'fhoghlaimíomar faoi fheodachas inniu sa rang staire.
We learned about feudalism in history class today.
Tháinig deireadh leis an bhfeodachas de réir a chéile.
Feudalism came to an end gradually.
Bhí na tiarnaí talún láidir faoin bhfeodachas.
The landlords were powerful under feudalism.
Scríobh sí aiste ar stair an fheodachais.
She wrote an essay on the history of feudalism.
Cén chaoi ar oibrigh an feodachas in Éirinn?
How did feudalism work in Ireland?
Thug na Normannaigh an feodachas go hÉirinn.
The Normans brought feudalism to Ireland.
Other nouns in Irish
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Feudalism in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for feudalism?
The Irish for feudalism is feodachas (pronounced “FYOD-uh-khus”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce feodachas in Irish?
Feodachas is said like “FYOD-uh-khus” (IPA /ˈfʲɔd̪ˠəxəsˠ/).
Does feodachas have a plural?
No plural form is given for feodachas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does feodachas change to fheodachas or bhfeodachas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) feodachas becomes m'fheodachas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfeodachas (eclipsis).
Is there an adjective related to 'feodachas'?
Yes, 'feodach' means feudal, as in 'an córas feodach' (the feudal system).
