HeyRuaHow to say “hooliganism” in Irish
- Irish:
- amhasóireacht
- English:
- hooliganism
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “OW-uh-soh-ir-ukht” /ˈəuəsoːɾʲəxt̪/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- amhasóireachta, na hamhasóireachta (e.g. fadhb na hamhasóireachta, the problem of hooliganism)
What does “amhasóireacht” mean?
- hooliganism
- Rowdy, violent or destructive behaviour, especially by gangs of young people.Also: rowdyism, thuggery, loutish behaviour, vandalism.
“Amhasóireacht” with the article
Here is amhasóireacht after the article (an t-alt).
an amhasóireacht
the hooliganism
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Amhasóireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using amhasóireacht, the Irish word for hooliganism.
Bhí amhasóireacht ar na sráideanna aréir.
There was hooliganism on the streets last night.
Cáineadh an amhasóireacht ag an gcluiche peile.
The hooliganism at the football match was condemned.
Tá na gardaí ag iarraidh deireadh a chur leis an amhasóireacht.
The police are trying to put an end to the hooliganism.
Gabhadh triúr as amhasóireacht sa bhaile mór.
Three people were arrested for hooliganism in the town.
Is mór an náire an amhasóireacht seo.
This hooliganism is a great disgrace.
Tá méadú ar fhadhb na hamhasóireachta san áit.
The problem of hooliganism is growing in the area.
Ní ghlacfar le haon amhasóireacht sa staid.
No hooliganism will be tolerated in the stadium.
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Hooliganism in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hooliganism?
The Irish for hooliganism is amhasóireacht (pronounced “OW-uh-soh-ir-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce amhasóireacht in Irish?
Amhasóireacht is said like “OW-uh-soh-ir-ukht” (IPA /ˈəuəsoːɾʲəxt̪/).
Does amhasóireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for amhasóireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does amhasóireacht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an amhasóireacht (the hooliganism), a hamhasóireacht (her hooliganism), a n-amhasóireacht (their hooliganism).
What word is amhasóireacht based on?
It comes from amhas, a hooligan or thug, and amhasóir, with the abstract ending -eacht giving 'hooliganism'.
