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Non-alignment in Irish (Neamhpháirtíocht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for non-alignment is neamhpháirtíocht, a feminine noun.
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How to say “non-alignment” in Irish

Irish:
neamhpháirtíocht
English:
non-alignment
Word type:
noun
Gender:
feminine
Pronunciation:
“NYOW-faar-chee-ukht”  /ˈnʲaʊfaːɾˠtʲiːəxt/
Various forms
Genitive singular:
neamhpháirtíochta, na neamhpháirtíochta (e.g. polasaí na neamhpháirtíochta, the policy of non-alignment)

What does “neamhpháirtíocht” mean?

non-alignment
The state or policy of not belonging to or taking sides with any party, bloc or alliance.Also: neutrality, non-partisanship, non-involvement.

“Neamhpháirtíocht” with the article

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

an neamhpháirtíocht
the non-alignment
No change after an

“Neamhpháirtíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using neamhpháirtíocht, the Irish word for non-alignment.

Tá neamhpháirtíocht tábhachtach do pholaitíocht na tíre.
Non-alignment is important to the country's politics.
Labhair an tAire faoin neamhpháirtíocht inné.
The minister spoke about non-alignment yesterday.
Chloígh an rialtas le polasaí neamhpháirtíochta.
The government stuck to a policy of non-alignment.
Creideann go leor daoine i neamhpháirtíocht na hÉireann.
Many people believe in Ireland's non-alignment.
Ní thuigim go díreach cad is neamhpháirtíocht ann.
I don't understand exactly what non-alignment means.
Bhí an neamhpháirtíocht faoi chaibidil sa Dáil.
Non-alignment was under discussion in the Dáil.
Cosnaíonn an páirtí sin prionsabal na neamhpháirtíochta.
That party defends the principle of non-alignment.

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Non-alignment in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for non-alignment?

The Irish for non-alignment is neamhpháirtíocht (pronounced “NYOW-faar-chee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce neamhpháirtíocht in Irish?

Neamhpháirtíocht is said like “NYOW-faar-chee-ukht” (IPA /ˈnʲaʊfaːɾˠtʲiːəxt/).

Does neamhpháirtíocht have a plural?

No plural form is given for neamhpháirtíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

How is neamhpháirtíocht different from neodracht?

Neodracht is neutrality in war, while neamhpháirtíocht stresses not joining any bloc or party; the two often overlap in political discussion.

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