HeyRuaHow to say “fundamentalism” in Irish
- Irish:
- bunúsaíochas
- English:
- fundamentalism
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BUN-oo-see-ukh-us” /ˈbˠʊn̪ˠuːsˠiːəxəsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- bunúsaíochais, an bhunúsaíochais (e.g. fás an bhunúsaíochais, the growth of fundamentalism)
What does “bunúsaíochas” mean?
- fundamentalism
- A strict belief in the basic or literal principles of a religion or ideology, often with resistance to change.Also: religious fundamentalism, literalism.
“Bunúsaíochas” with the article
Here is bunúsaíochas after the article (an t-alt).
an bunúsaíochas
the fundamentalism
No change after an
“Bunúsaíochas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using bunúsaíochas, the Irish word for fundamentalism.
Is contúirt mhór é an bunúsaíochas don tsochaí.
Fundamentalism is a great danger to society.
Labhair an t-ollamh faoi bhunúsaíochas reiligiúnach.
The professor spoke about religious fundamentalism.
Tá bunúsaíochas ag dul i méid sa tír sin.
Fundamentalism is increasing in that country.
Scríobh sí leabhar ar stair an bhunúsaíochais.
She wrote a book on the history of fundamentalism.
Ní aontaím le bunúsaíochas de chineál ar bith.
I don't agree with fundamentalism of any kind.
Bíonn eagla ar dhaoine roimh an mbunúsaíochas.
People are afraid of fundamentalism.
Cuireann an t-oideachas in aghaidh an bhunúsaíochais.
Education works against fundamentalism.
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Fundamentalism in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fundamentalism?
The Irish for fundamentalism is bunúsaíochas (pronounced “BUN-oo-see-ukh-us”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce bunúsaíochas in Irish?
Bunúsaíochas is said like “BUN-oo-see-ukh-us” (IPA /ˈbˠʊn̪ˠuːsˠiːəxəsˠ/).
Does bunúsaíochas have a plural?
No plural form is given for bunúsaíochas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does bunúsaíochas change to bhunúsaíochas or mbunúsaíochas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bunúsaíochas becomes mo bhunúsaíochas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbunúsaíochas (eclipsis).
What is a fundamentalist in Irish?
A fundamentalist is 'bunúsaí', from the same root as 'bunúsaíochas'.
