Fundamentalism in Irish (Bunchreidmheachas): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for fundamentalism?

The Irish for fundamentalism is bunchreidmheachas (pronounced “BUN-khredj-vyakh-us”). It’s a masculine noun.

How to say “fundamentalism” in Irish

Irish:: bunchreidmheachas
English:: fundamentalism
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “BUN-khredj-vyakh-us” /ˈbˠʊnˌxɾʲɛdʲvʲəxəsˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: bunchreidmheachais, an bhunchreidmheachais (e.g. fás an bhunchreidmheachais, the growth of fundamentalism)

What does “bunchreidmheachas” mean?

fundamentalism: Strict adherence to the basic beliefs of a religion or ideology, often taking scripture literally.Also: religious fundamentalism, fundamentalist belief.

“Bunchreidmheachas” with the article

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

an bunchreidmheachas

the fundamentalism

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“Bunchreidmheachas” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using bunchreidmheachas, the Irish word for fundamentalism.

Is ábhar imní é bunchreidmheachas i go leor tíortha.

Fundamentalism is a cause of concern in many countries.

Labhair an t-ollamh faoin mbunchreidmheachas reiligiúnach.

The professor spoke about religious fundamentalism.

Tá an bunchreidmheachas ag dul i méid sa réigiún.

Fundamentalism is increasing in the region.

Scríobh sí leabhar ar stair an bhunchreidmheachais.

She wrote a book on the history of fundamentalism.

Ní maith leis aon chineál bunchreidmheachais.

He doesn't like any kind of fundamentalism.

Cuireann an pobal in aghaidh an bhunchreidmheachais.

The community opposes fundamentalism.

Bhí plé fada againn ar bhunchreidmheachas sa rang.

We had a long discussion on fundamentalism in class.

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Fundamentalism in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for fundamentalism?

The Irish for fundamentalism is bunchreidmheachas (pronounced “BUN-khredj-vyakh-us”). It’s a masculine noun.

How do you pronounce bunchreidmheachas in Irish?

Bunchreidmheachas is said like “BUN-khredj-vyakh-us” (IPA /ˈbˠʊnˌxɾʲɛdʲvʲəxəsˠ/).

Does bunchreidmheachas have a plural?

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

Why does bunchreidmheachas change to bhunchreidmheachas or mbunchreidmheachas?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bunchreidmheachas becomes mo bhunchreidmheachas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbunchreidmheachas (eclipsis).

What is a fundamentalist called in Irish?

A fundamentalist is 'bunchreidmheach', built from 'bun' (base) and 'creidmheach' (believer).

Fundamentalism in Irish (Bunchreidmheachas): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage