HeyRuaHow to say “patriarchy” in Irish
- Irish:
- patrarcacht
- English:
- patriarchy, patriarchate
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PAT-rar-kukht” /ˈpˠat̪ˠɾˠaɾˠkəxt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- patrarcachtaí (patriarchies)
- Genitive singular:
- patrarcachta, na patrarcachta (e.g. tionchar na patrarcachta, the influence of patriarchy)
- Genitive plural:
- patrarcachtaí, na bpatrarcachtaí (e.g. stair patrarcachtaí an domhain, the history of the world's patriarchies)
What does “patrarcacht” mean?
“Patrarcacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- patriarchy
- A social system in which men hold most power and authority, and descent is traced through the father.Also: patriarchal society, male dominance.
1 other meaning: patriarchate
- 2patriarchate
- The office, rank or territory of a patriarch, especially in the Church.Also: patriarchy, office of patriarch.
“Patrarcacht” with the article
The plural of patriarchy in Irish is patrarcachtaí. Here is patrarcacht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Patrarcacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using patrarcacht, the Irish word for patriarchy.
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Patriarchy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for patriarchy?
The Irish for patriarchy is patrarcacht (pronounced “PAT-rar-kukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is patrarcachtaí. Depending on context it can also mean patriarchate.
How do you pronounce patrarcacht in Irish?
Patrarcacht is said like “PAT-rar-kukht” (IPA /ˈpˠat̪ˠɾˠaɾˠkəxt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of patriarchy in Irish?
The plural of patrarcacht is patrarcachtaí; with the article, na patrarcachtaí means “the patriarchies”. The genitive plural is patrarcachtaí, as in stair patrarcachtaí an domhain (the history of the world's patriarchies).
Does patrarcacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Patrarcacht can mean patriarchy or patriarchate, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does patrarcacht change to phatrarcacht or bpatrarcacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) patrarcacht becomes mo phatrarcacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpatrarcacht (eclipsis).
What is the opposite of 'patrarcacht'?
The opposite is 'maitriarcacht', matriarchy, a system where women hold the power.
