HeyRuaHow to say “nationalist” in Irish
- Irish:
- náisiúnach
- English:
- nationalist, national
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “NAW-shoo-nukh” /ˈnˠaːʃuːnˠəx/
- Plural:
- náisiúnaigh (nationalists)
- Genitive singular:
- náisiúnaigh, an náisiúnaigh (e.g. tuairim an náisiúnaigh, the nationalist's opinion)
- Genitive plural:
- náisiúnach, na náisiúnach (e.g. cruinniú na náisiúnach, the meeting of the nationalists)
What does “náisiúnach” mean?
“Náisiúnach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- nationalist
- A person who supports the independence or unity of their nation, especially an Irish nationalist.Also: Irish nationalist, patriot.
1 other meaning: national
- 2national
- A citizen or subject of a particular nation.Also: citizen, subject.
Other Irish words for nationalist: náisiúnaí (nationalist), tírghráthóir (patriot)
“Náisiúnach” with the article
The plural of nationalist in Irish is náisiúnaigh. Here is náisiúnach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Náisiúnach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using náisiúnach, the Irish word for nationalist.
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Nationalist in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for nationalist?
The Irish for nationalist is náisiúnach (pronounced “NAW-shoo-nukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is náisiúnaigh. Depending on context it can also mean national.
How do you pronounce náisiúnach in Irish?
Náisiúnach is said like “NAW-shoo-nukh” (IPA /ˈnˠaːʃuːnˠəx/).
What is the plural of nationalist in Irish?
The plural of náisiúnach is náisiúnaigh; with the article, na náisiúnaigh means “the nationalists”. The genitive plural is náisiúnach, as in cruinniú na náisiúnach (the meeting of the nationalists).
Does náisiúnach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Náisiúnach can mean nationalist or national, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Is 'náisiúnach' a noun or an adjective?
Both: as an adjective it means 'national' or 'nationalist' (e.g. páirtí náisiúnach), while as a noun it means 'a nationalist'. For 'national' in the sense of the state, 'náisiúnta' is usual, as in 'an t-amhrán náisiúnta'.
What is the Irish for 'nationalism'?
Nationalism is 'náisiúnachas', and the opposing unionist is 'aontachtach'.
