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Nazism in Irish (Naitseachas): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for Nazism is Naitseachas, a masculine noun.
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How to say “Nazism” in Irish

Irish:
Naitseachas
English:
Nazism
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:
“NAT-shukh-us”  /ˈnatʲʃəxəs/
Various forms
Genitive singular:
Naitseachais, an Naitseachais (e.g. stair an Naitseachais, the history of Nazism)

What does “Naitseachas” mean?

Nazism
The political ideology and movement of Hitler's National Socialist party in Germany.Also: national socialism, Nazi ideology.

“Naitseachas” with the article

Here is Naitseachas after the article (an t-alt).

an Naitseachas
the Nazism
No change after an

“Naitseachas” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using Naitseachas, the Irish word for Nazism.

Bhí an Naitseachas i gcumhacht sa Ghearmáin sna tríochaidí.
Nazism was in power in Germany in the thirties.
D'fhoghlaimíomar faoin Naitseachas ar scoil inniu.
We learned about Nazism at school today.
Cuireadh na milliúin chun báis faoin Naitseachas.
Millions were put to death under Nazism.
Is idé-eolaíocht chiníoch é an Naitseachas.
Nazism is a racist ideology.
Scríobh sí leabhar ar íospartaigh an Naitseachais.
She wrote a book on the victims of Nazism.
Throid a sheanathair in aghaidh an Naitseachais.
His grandfather fought against Nazism.
Tá eagla ar dhaoine go bhfillfidh Naitseachas san Eoraip.
People fear that Nazism will return to Europe.

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Nazism in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for Nazism?

The Irish for Nazism is Naitseachas (pronounced “NAT-shukh-us”). It’s a masculine noun.

How do you pronounce Naitseachas in Irish?

Naitseachas is said like “NAT-shukh-us” (IPA /ˈnatʲʃəxəs/).

Does Naitseachas have a plural?

No. Naitseachas is a name, so it is used in the singular only.

What is a Nazi called in Irish?

A Nazi is 'Naitsí', and the adjective is 'Naitsíoch', while the ideology itself is 'Naitseachas'.

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