Formalism in Irish (Foirmiúlachas): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for formalism?

The Irish for formalism is foirmiúlachas (pronounced “FOR-uh-mew-luh-khus”). It’s a masculine noun.

How to say “formalism” in Irish

Irish:: foirmiúlachas
English:: formalism
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “FOR-uh-mew-luh-khus” /ˈfˠɔɾʲəmʲuːl̪ˠəxəsˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: foirmiúlachais, an fhoirmiúlachais (e.g. contúirt an fhoirmiúlachais, the danger of formalism)

What does “foirmiúlachas” mean?

formalism: Strict attention to outward form, rules or conventions rather than content or substance.Also: formality, emphasis on form.

“Foirmiúlachas” with the article

Here is foirmiúlachas after the article (an t-alt).

an foirmiúlachas

the formalism

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“Foirmiúlachas” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using foirmiúlachas, the Irish word for formalism.

Cáineadh an dlí as a fhoirmiúlachas.

The law was criticised for its formalism.

Ní maith liom foirmiúlachas sa scríbhneoireacht.

I don't like formalism in writing.

Bhí an iomarca foirmiúlachais sa chruinniú.

There was too much formalism in the meeting.

Is gné den fhoirmiúlachas é an nós sin.

That custom is an aspect of formalism.

Labhair an t-ollamh faoin bhfoirmiúlachas san ealaín.

The professor spoke about formalism in art.

Tá an foirmiúlachas ag dul i léig.

Formalism is declining.

Ba é foirmiúlachas na heaglaise a chuir as dó.

It was the formalism of the church that bothered him.

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Formalism in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for formalism?

The Irish for formalism is foirmiúlachas (pronounced “FOR-uh-mew-luh-khus”). It’s a masculine noun.

How do you pronounce foirmiúlachas in Irish?

Foirmiúlachas is said like “FOR-uh-mew-luh-khus” (IPA /ˈfˠɔɾʲəmʲuːl̪ˠəxəsˠ/).

Does foirmiúlachas have a plural?

No plural form is given for foirmiúlachas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does foirmiúlachas change to fhoirmiúlachas or bhfoirmiúlachas?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) foirmiúlachas becomes m'fhoirmiúlachas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfoirmiúlachas (eclipsis).

What is the difference between foirmiúlachas and foirmiúlacht?

Foirmiúlacht means formality, the quality of being formal, while foirmiúlachas means formalism, an excessive or doctrinal focus on form.

Formalism in Irish (Foirmiúlachas): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage