HeyRuaHow to say “militarism” in Irish
- Irish:
- míleatacht
- English:
- militarism, military character
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “MEEL-yuh-tukht” /ˈmʲiːlʲət̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- míleatachta, na míleatachta (e.g. fás na míleatachta, the growth of militarism)
What does “míleatacht” mean?
“Míleatacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- militarism
- The belief that a country should keep strong armed forces and be ready to use them, or the military spirit that goes with it.Also: militaristic spirit, military spirit.
1 other meaning: military character
- 2military character
- The quality of being military or soldierly in nature or manner.Also: soldierliness, martial quality.
“Míleatacht” with the article
Here is míleatacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Míleatacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using míleatacht, the Irish word for militarism.
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Militarism in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for militarism?
The Irish for militarism is míleatacht (pronounced “MEEL-yuh-tukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean military character.
How do you pronounce míleatacht in Irish?
Míleatacht is said like “MEEL-yuh-tukht” (IPA /ˈmʲiːlʲət̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does míleatacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for míleatacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does míleatacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Míleatacht can mean militarism or military character, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does míleatacht change to mhíleatacht?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhíleatacht. After ár (our) it stays ár míleatacht, because m does not take eclipsis.
How is 'míleatacht' different from 'míleata'?
'Míleata' is the adjective meaning military, while 'míleatacht' is the abstract noun meaning militarism or military character.
