HeyRuaHow to say “parliamentarianism” in Irish
- Irish:
- parlaiminteachas
- English:
- parliamentarianism
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “PAR-lim-in-tyakh-us” /ˈpˠaɾˠlˠəmʲənʲtʲəxəsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- parlaiminteachais, an pharlaiminteachais (e.g. stair an pharlaiminteachais, the history of parliamentarianism)
What does “parlaiminteachas” mean?
- parliamentarianism
- A system of government in which power rests with an elected parliament, or the principles and practice of such a system.Also: parliamentary system, parliamentary government.
“Parlaiminteachas” with the article
Here is parlaiminteachas after the article (an t-alt).
“Parlaiminteachas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using parlaiminteachas, the Irish word for parliamentarianism.
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Parliamentarianism in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for parliamentarianism?
The Irish for parliamentarianism is parlaiminteachas (pronounced “PAR-lim-in-tyakh-us”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce parlaiminteachas in Irish?
Parlaiminteachas is said like “PAR-lim-in-tyakh-us” (IPA /ˈpˠaɾˠlˠəmʲənʲtʲəxəsˠ/).
Does parlaiminteachas have a plural?
No plural form is given for parlaiminteachas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does parlaiminteachas change to pharlaiminteachas or bparlaiminteachas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) parlaiminteachas becomes mo pharlaiminteachas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bparlaiminteachas (eclipsis).
How is 'parlaiminteachas' related to 'parlaimint'?
'Parlaimint' means parliament, the institution itself, while 'parlaiminteachas' is the system or ideology of government through parliament. A member of parliament is 'feisire' or 'teachta parlaiminte'.
