HeyRuaHow to say “pacifism” in Irish
- Irish:
- síochánachas
- English:
- pacifism
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHEE-uh-khaw-nuh-khus” /ˈʃiːəxaːnˠəxəsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- síochánachais, an tsíochánachais (e.g. lucht an tsíochánachais, supporters of pacifism)
What does “síochánachas” mean?
- pacifism
- The belief that war and violence are wrong and that disputes should be settled peacefully.Also: pacificism, non-violence, peace movement.
“Síochánachas” with the article
Here is síochánachas after the article (an t-alt).
an síochánachas
the pacifism
No change after an
“Síochánachas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using síochánachas, the Irish word for pacifism.
Chreid sé go láidir sa síochánachas.
He believed strongly in pacifism.
Is fealsúnacht é an síochánachas.
Pacifism is a philosophy.
Bhí sí ina bolscaire mór síochánachais.
She was a great advocate of pacifism.
Ní raibh meas acu ar a shíochánachas.
They had no respect for his pacifism.
Tá síochánachas ag fás i measc na n-óg.
Pacifism is growing among young people.
Labhair an t-ollamh faoi stair an tsíochánachais.
The professor spoke about the history of pacifism.
Dhiúltaigh sé troid de bharr a shíochánachais.
He refused to fight because of his pacifism.
Other nouns in Irish
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Pacifism in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pacifism?
The Irish for pacifism is síochánachas (pronounced “SHEE-uh-khaw-nuh-khus”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce síochánachas in Irish?
Síochánachas is said like “SHEE-uh-khaw-nuh-khus” (IPA /ˈʃiːəxaːnˠəxəsˠ/).
Does síochánachas have a plural?
No plural form is given for síochánachas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does síochánachas change to shíochánachas?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shíochánachas. After ár (our) it stays ár síochánachas, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between síochánachas and síocháin?
Síocháin means peace itself, while síochánachas is the belief or doctrine of pacifism. A person who holds it is a síochánaí.
