HeyRuaHow to say “Orangeism” in Irish
- Irish:
- Oráisteachas
- English:
- Orangeism
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “OR-awsh-tyuh-khus” /ˈɔɾˠaːʃtʲəxəsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- Oráisteachais, an Oráisteachais (e.g. stair an Oráisteachais, the history of Orangeism)
What does “Oráisteachas” mean?
- Orangeism
- The beliefs, movement and traditions of the Orange Order, a Protestant unionist organisation mainly in Northern Ireland.Also: orange order, Orangemen, loyalism.
“Oráisteachas” with the article
Here is Oráisteachas after the article (an t-alt).
an tOráisteachas
the Orangeism
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Oráisteachas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Oráisteachas, the Irish word for Orangeism.
Tá an tOráisteachas láidir i gContae Ard Mhacha.
Orangeism is strong in County Armagh.
Scríobh sí leabhar faoi Oráisteachas.
She wrote a book about Orangeism.
Thosaigh an tOráisteachas sa bhliain 1795.
Orangeism began in 1795.
Is cuid de chultúr na háite é an tOráisteachas.
Orangeism is part of the local culture.
Bíonn mórshiúlta an Oráisteachais ar siúl i mí Iúil.
The Orange parades take place in July.
Labhair an léachtóir faoi fhréamhacha an Oráisteachais.
The lecturer spoke about the roots of Orangeism.
Tá tuairimí láidre aige faoin Oráisteachas.
He has strong opinions about Orangeism.
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Orangeism in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Orangeism?
The Irish for Orangeism is Oráisteachas (pronounced “OR-awsh-tyuh-khus”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce Oráisteachas in Irish?
Oráisteachas is said like “OR-awsh-tyuh-khus” (IPA /ˈɔɾˠaːʃtʲəxəsˠ/).
Does Oráisteachas have a plural?
No. Oráisteachas is a name, so it is used in the singular only.
Why does Oráisteachas sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an tOráisteachas (the Orangeism), a hOráisteachas (her Orangeism), a nOráisteachas (their Orangeism).
What is a member of the Orange Order called in Irish?
A member is an tOráisteach (an Orangeman), and the movement itself is an tOráisteachas.
