Irishness in Irish (Gaelachas): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for Irishness?

The Irish for Irishness is Gaelachas (pronounced “GAY-luh-khus”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean attachment to Irish culture.

Q: Does Gaelachas have more than one meaning?

Yes. Gaelachas can mean Irishness or attachment to Irish culture, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “Irishness” in Irish

Irish:: Gaelachas
English:: Irishness, attachment to Irish culture
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “GAY-luh-khus” /ˈɡeːl̪ˠəxəsˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: Gaelachais, an Ghaelachais (e.g. cosaint an Ghaelachais, the defence of Irishness)

What does “Gaelachas” mean?

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

Irishness: The quality of being Irish or Gaelic in character, culture or outlook.Also: Gaelic character, Irish characteristics, hibernianism.

1 other meaning: attachment to Irish culture

2attachment to Irish culture: Devotion to the Irish language and Gaelic culture and traditions.Also: gaelicism, Irish nationalism, love of Irish.

“Gaelachas” with the article

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

an Gaelachas

the Irishness

No change after an

“Gaelachas” in a sentence: Irish examples

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

Tá Gaelachas láidir sa cheantar seo fós.

There is still a strong Irish character in this area.

Labhair sé faoin nGaelachas ag an gcruinniú.

He spoke about Irishness at the meeting.

Is cuid de do Ghaelachas an teanga.

The language is part of your Irishness.

Bhí a cuid filíochta lán de Ghaelachas.

Her poetry was full of Irishness.

Ní thuigeann gach duine brí an Ghaelachais.

Not everyone understands the meaning of Irishness.

Chothaigh an scoil Gaelachas sna páistí.

The school fostered an Irish outlook in the children.

Cailleadh cuid mhór den Ghaelachas sa chathair.

A great deal of the Irishness was lost in the city.

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Irishness in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for Irishness?

The Irish for Irishness is Gaelachas (pronounced “GAY-luh-khus”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean attachment to Irish culture.

How do you pronounce Gaelachas in Irish?

Gaelachas is said like “GAY-luh-khus” (IPA /ˈɡeːl̪ˠəxəsˠ/).

Does Gaelachas have a plural?

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

Does Gaelachas have more than one meaning?

Yes. Gaelachas can mean Irishness or attachment to Irish culture, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does Gaelachas change to Ghaelachas or nGaelachas?

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

How is Gaelachas different from Gaelach and Gaeltacht?

Gaelachas means Irishness or Gaelic character as a quality, while Gaeltacht is an Irish-speaking region. The related adjective is Gaelach, meaning Irish in character.

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