Industrialism in Irish (Tionsclaíochas): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for industrialism?

The Irish for industrialism is tionsclaíochas (pronounced “TYUN-sklee-uh-khus”). It’s a masculine noun.

How to say “industrialism” in Irish

Irish:: tionsclaíochas
English:: industrialism
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “TYUN-sklee-uh-khus” /ˈtʲʊnˠsˠkˠlˠiːəxəsˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: tionsclaíochais, an tionsclaíochais (e.g. fás an tionsclaíochais, the growth of industrialism)

What does “tionsclaíochas” mean?

industrialism: An economic and social system based on large-scale industry and manufacturing.Also: industrialisation, industrial system.

“Tionsclaíochas” with the article

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

an tionsclaíochas

the industrialism

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“Tionsclaíochas” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using tionsclaíochas, the Irish word for industrialism.

Tháinig an tionsclaíochas go hÉirinn go déanach.

Industrialism came late to Ireland.

Bhí tionsclaíochas láidir i mBéal Feirste tráth.

Belfast once had strong industrialism.

D'athraigh an tionsclaíochas saol na ndaoine go mór.

Industrialism greatly changed people's lives.

Scríobh sé leabhar faoi stair an tionsclaíochais.

He wrote a book about the history of industrialism.

Is iomaí fadhb a bhain le tionsclaíochas.

Many problems were associated with industrialism.

Rinneamar staidéar ar an tionsclaíochas sa rang staire.

We studied industrialism in history class.

Bhí tionchar mór ag an tionsclaíochas ar an timpeallacht.

Industrialism had a big impact on the environment.

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Industrialism in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for industrialism?

The Irish for industrialism is tionsclaíochas (pronounced “TYUN-sklee-uh-khus”). It’s a masculine noun.

How do you pronounce tionsclaíochas in Irish?

Tionsclaíochas is said like “TYUN-sklee-uh-khus” (IPA /ˈtʲʊnˠsˠkˠlˠiːəxəsˠ/).

Does tionsclaíochas have a plural?

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

Why does tionsclaíochas change to thionsclaíochas or dtionsclaíochas?

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

How is 'tionsclaíochas' different from 'tionscal'?

'Tionscal' means an industry, such as 'tionscal na turasóireachta', while 'tionsclaíochas' refers to industrialism as a whole system or era.

Industrialism in Irish (Tionsclaíochas): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage