Irishness in Irish (Éireannachas): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for Irishness?

The Irish for Irishness is Éireannachas (pronounced “AY-ruh-nakh-us”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean Irish nationalism.

Q: Does Éireannachas have more than one meaning?

Yes. Éireannachas can mean Irishness or Irish nationalism, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “Irishness” in Irish

Irish:: Éireannachas
English:: Irishness, Irish nationalism
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “AY-ruh-nakh-us” /ˈeːɾʲən̪ˠəxəsˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: Éireannachais, an Éireannachais (e.g. ceist an Éireannachais, the question of Irishness)

What does “Éireannachas” mean?

“Éireannachas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

Irishness: The quality or character of being Irish, or a typically Irish trait or characteristic.Also: Irish character, Irish characteristic, Irish identity.

1 other meaning: Irish nationalism

2Irish nationalism: Devotion to Ireland and its interests as a nation; Irish patriotism or nationalism.Also: Irish patriotism, love of Ireland.

“Éireannachas” with the article

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

an tÉireannachas

the Irishness

Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an

“Éireannachas” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using Éireannachas, the Irish word for Irishness.

Is cuid den Éireannachas í an Ghaeilge.

The Irish language is part of Irishness.

Bhí sé bródúil as a Éireannachas i gcónaí.

He was always proud of his Irishness.

Cad is brí le hÉireannachas inniu?

What does Irishness mean today?

Labhair an t-údar faoi cheist an Éireannachais.

The author spoke about the question of Irishness.

Tá Éireannachas láidir ina cuid filíochta.

There is a strong Irishness in her poetry.

Níor chaill siad a nÉireannachas i Meiriceá.

They did not lose their Irishness in America.

Is gné d'Éireannachas an ceol traidisiúnta.

Traditional music is an aspect of Irishness.

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Irishness in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for Irishness?

The Irish for Irishness is Éireannachas (pronounced “AY-ruh-nakh-us”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean Irish nationalism.

How do you pronounce Éireannachas in Irish?

Éireannachas is said like “AY-ruh-nakh-us” (IPA /ˈeːɾʲən̪ˠəxəsˠ/).

Does Éireannachas have a plural?

No. Éireannachas is a name, so it is used in the singular only.

Does Éireannachas have more than one meaning?

Yes. Éireannachas can mean Irishness or Irish nationalism, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does Éireannachas sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an tÉireannachas (the Irishness), a hÉireannachas (her Irishness), a nÉireannachas (their Irishness).

How is Éireannachas different from Gaelachas?

Éireannachas refers to Irishness in general, while Gaelachas refers specifically to Gaelic character or culture, especially the Irish language and Gaelic traditions.

Irishness in Irish (Éireannachas): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage