HeyRuaHow to say “nationalist” in Irish
- Irish:
- náisiúnaí
- English:
- nationalist
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “NAW-shoo-nee” /ˈn̪ˠaːʃuːn̪ˠiː/
- Plural:
- náisiúnaithe (nationalists)
- Genitive singular:
- náisiúnaí, an náisiúnaí (e.g. tuairimí an náisiúnaí, the nationalist's opinions)
- Genitive plural:
- náisiúnaithe, na náisiúnaithe (e.g. cearta na náisiúnaithe, the rights of the nationalists)
What does “náisiúnaí” mean?
- nationalist
- A person who supports nationalism, especially one who favours Irish national independence or unity.Also: patriot, nationalist supporter.
Other Irish words for nationalist: náisiúnach (nationalist), tírghráthóir (patriot)
“Náisiúnaí” with the article
The plural of nationalist in Irish is náisiúnaithe. Here is náisiúnaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Náisiúnaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using náisiúnaí, the Irish word for nationalist.
Other nouns in Irish
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Nationalist in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for nationalist?
The Irish for nationalist is náisiúnaí (pronounced “NAW-shoo-nee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is náisiúnaithe.
How do you pronounce náisiúnaí in Irish?
Náisiúnaí is said like “NAW-shoo-nee” (IPA /ˈn̪ˠaːʃuːn̪ˠiː/).
What is the plural of nationalist in Irish?
The plural of náisiúnaí is náisiúnaithe; with the article, na náisiúnaithe means “the nationalists”. The genitive plural is náisiúnaithe, as in cearta na náisiúnaithe (the rights of the nationalists).
What is the difference between 'náisiúnaí' and 'náisiúnachas'?
'Náisiúnaí' is the person, a nationalist, while 'náisiúnachas' is the ideology, nationalism.
What is the opposite of 'náisiúnaí' in Northern Irish politics?
The usual counterpart is 'aontachtaí', a unionist.
