HeyRuaHow to say “modernism” in Irish
- Irish:
- nua-aoiseachas
- English:
- modernism
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “NOO-uh-ee-shuh-khuss” /ˈn̪ˠuə iːʃəxəsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- nua-aoiseachais, an nua-aoiseachais (e.g. tréithe an nua-aoiseachais, the characteristics of modernism)
What does “nua-aoiseachas” mean?
- modernism
- A movement or outlook in art, literature, thought or religion that breaks with tradition and favours modern ideas and forms.Also: modernist movement, modern style.
“Nua-aoiseachas” with the article
Here is nua-aoiseachas after the article (an t-alt).
an nua-aoiseachas
the modernism
No change after an
“Nua-aoiseachas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using nua-aoiseachas, the Irish word for modernism.
Bhí tionchar mór ag nua-aoiseachas ar a cuid filíochta.
Modernism had a big influence on her poetry.
Thosaigh an nua-aoiseachas go luath san fhichiú haois.
Modernism began early in the twentieth century.
Is scríbhneoir de chuid an nua-aoiseachais é Joyce.
Joyce is a writer of modernism.
Táimid ag déanamh staidéir ar an nua-aoiseachas ar scoil.
We are studying modernism at school.
Scríobh sí aiste faoin nua-aoiseachas in ailtireacht.
She wrote an essay about modernism in architecture.
Ní maith le gach duine an nua-aoiseachas.
Not everyone likes modernism.
Labhair an léachtóir faoi stair an nua-aoiseachais.
The lecturer spoke about the history of modernism.
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Modernism in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for modernism?
The Irish for modernism is nua-aoiseachas (pronounced “NOO-uh-ee-shuh-khuss”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce nua-aoiseachas in Irish?
Nua-aoiseachas is said like “NOO-uh-ee-shuh-khuss” (IPA /ˈn̪ˠuə iːʃəxəsˠ/).
Does nua-aoiseachas have a plural?
No plural form is given for nua-aoiseachas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What is the difference between nua-aoiseachas and nua-aois?
Nua-aois means the modern age or modern times, while nua-aoiseachas is the movement or outlook of modernism. The adjective is nua-aoiseach, modern.
