HeyRuaHow to say “idealist” in Irish
- Irish:
- idéalaí
- English:
- idealist
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ee-DAY-uh-lee” /iːˈdʲeːəl̪ˠiː/
- Plural:
- idéalaithe (idealists)
- Genitive singular:
- idéalaí, an idéalaí (e.g. tuairimí an idéalaí, the idealist's opinions)
- Genitive plural:
- idéalaithe, na n-idéalaithe (e.g. brionglóidí na n-idéalaithe, the dreams of the idealists)
What does “idéalaí” mean?
“Idéalaí” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- idealist
- A person who believes in high ideals and pursues them, often without regard to practical reality.Also: dreamer, visionary.
1 other meaning:
- 2idealist
- In philosophy, a person who holds the doctrine of idealism.Also: philosophical idealist.
“Idéalaí” with the article
The plural of idealist in Irish is idéalaithe. Here is idéalaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Idéalaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using idéalaí, the Irish word for idealist.
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Idealist in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for idealist?
The Irish for idealist is idéalaí (pronounced “ee-DAY-uh-lee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is idéalaithe.
How do you pronounce idéalaí in Irish?
Idéalaí is said like “ee-DAY-uh-lee” (IPA /iːˈdʲeːəl̪ˠiː/).
What is the plural of idealist in Irish?
The plural of idéalaí is idéalaithe; with the article, na hidéalaithe means “the idealists”. The genitive plural is idéalaithe, as in brionglóidí na n-idéalaithe (the dreams of the idealists).
Why does idéalaí sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-idéalaí (the idealist), a hidéalaí (her idealist), a n-idéalaí (their idealist), na hidéalaithe (the idealists).
What is the opposite of 'idéalaí'?
A realist is 'réadúlaí', and the belief itself of an idealist is 'idéalachas' (idealism).
