HeyRuaHow to say “pogrom” in Irish
- Irish:
- pogram
- English:
- pogrom
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “POG-ruhm” /ˈpɔɡɾəmˠ/
- Plural:
- pograim (pogroms)
- Genitive singular:
- pograim, an phograim (e.g. íospartaigh an phograim, victims of the pogrom)
- Genitive plural:
- pogram, na bpogram (e.g. stair na bpogram, the history of the pogroms)
What does “pogram” mean?
- pogrom
- An organised massacre or violent persecution of a particular ethnic or religious group, especially Jews.Also: massacre, persecution, organised killing.
“Pogram” with the article
The plural of pogrom in Irish is pograim. Here is pogram after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Pogram” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using pogram, the Irish word for pogrom.
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Pogrom in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pogrom?
The Irish for pogrom is pogram (pronounced “POG-ruhm”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is pograim.
How do you pronounce pogram in Irish?
Pogram is said like “POG-ruhm” (IPA /ˈpɔɡɾəmˠ/).
What is the plural of pogrom in Irish?
The plural of pogram is pograim; with the article, na pograim means “the pogroms”. The genitive plural is pogram, as in stair na bpogram (the history of the pogroms).
Why does pogram change to phogram or bpogram?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) pogram becomes mo phogram (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpogram (eclipsis).
How does 'pogram' differ from 'cinedhíothú'?
A 'pogram' is a violent attack or massacre against a group in a particular place, while 'cinedhíothú' means genocide, the attempt to destroy a whole people.
