HeyRuaHow to say “nationality” in Irish
- Irish:
- náisiúntacht
- English:
- nationality, nationhood
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “NAW-shoon-tukht” /ˈnˠɑːʃuːnˠt̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- náisiúntachtaí (nationalities)
- Genitive singular:
- náisiúntachta, na náisiúntachta (e.g. cruthúnas náisiúntachta, proof of nationality)
- Genitive plural:
- náisiúntachtaí, na náisiúntachtaí (e.g. ionadaithe na náisiúntachtaí, the representatives of the nationalities)
What does “náisiúntacht” mean?
“Náisiúntacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- nationality
- The fact of belonging to a particular nation or being a citizen of a particular country.Also: citizenship, national status.
1 other meaning: nationhood
- 2nationhood
- The state of being a nation, or a group of people regarded as a nation.Also: nation, national identity.
Other Irish words for nationality: saoránacht (citizenship)
“Náisiúntacht” with the article
The plural of nationality in Irish is náisiúntachtaí. Here is náisiúntacht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Náisiúntacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using náisiúntacht, the Irish word for nationality.
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Nationality in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for nationality?
The Irish for nationality is náisiúntacht (pronounced “NAW-shoon-tukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is náisiúntachtaí. Depending on context it can also mean nationhood.
How do you pronounce náisiúntacht in Irish?
Náisiúntacht is said like “NAW-shoon-tukht” (IPA /ˈnˠɑːʃuːnˠt̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of nationality in Irish?
The plural of náisiúntacht is náisiúntachtaí; with the article, na náisiúntachtaí means “the nationalities”. The genitive plural is náisiúntachtaí, as in ionadaithe na náisiúntachtaí (the representatives of the nationalities).
Does náisiúntacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Náisiúntacht can mean nationality or nationhood, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between náisiúntacht and náisiúnachas?
Náisiúntacht means nationality or nationhood, while náisiúnachas means nationalism, the political ideology.
Is náisiúntacht the same as saoránacht?
They overlap: saoránacht is citizenship in the legal sense, while náisiúntacht is nationality, though forms often use either.
