Propaganda in Irish (Bolscaireacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for propaganda?

The Irish for propaganda is bolscaireacht (pronounced “BUL-skir-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean publicity or announcing.

Q: Does bolscaireacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Bolscaireacht can mean propaganda, publicity or announcing, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “propaganda” in Irish

Irish:: bolscaireacht
English:: propaganda, publicity, announcing
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “BUL-skir-ukht” /ˈbɔlˠsˠkəɾʲəxt̪/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: bolscaireachta, na bolscaireachta (e.g. feachtas bolscaireachta, a propaganda campaign)

What does “bolscaireacht” mean?

“Bolscaireacht” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

propaganda: Information spread, often biased or misleading, to promote a political cause or point of view.Also: political propaganda, spin.

2 other meanings: publicity or announcing

2publicity: The work of making something widely known or promoting it to the public.Also: promotion, advertising.
3announcing: The act of making announcements, for example on radio or at an event.Also: announcement, broadcasting.

“Bolscaireacht” with the article

Here is bolscaireacht after the article (an t-alt).

an bholscaireacht

the propaganda

Lenition: b becomes bh after an (feminine noun)

“Bolscaireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using bolscaireacht, the Irish word for propaganda.

Ní raibh ann ach bolscaireacht pholaitiúil.

It was nothing but political propaganda.

Bhí an bholscaireacht le feiceáil i ngach nuachtán.

The propaganda could be seen in every newspaper.

Bhain an rialtas úsáid as bolscaireacht le linn an chogaidh.

The government used propaganda during the war.

Chaith siad a lán airgid ar fheachtas bolscaireachta.

They spent a lot of money on a propaganda campaign.

Ná creid an bholscaireacht sin.

Don't believe that propaganda.

Tá sí ag obair i mbolscaireacht don chomhlacht.

She works in publicity for the company.

Is cuid den bholscaireacht í an fhógraíocht sin.

That advertising is part of the propaganda.

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Propaganda in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for propaganda?

The Irish for propaganda is bolscaireacht (pronounced “BUL-skir-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean publicity or announcing.

How do you pronounce bolscaireacht in Irish?

Bolscaireacht is said like “BUL-skir-ukht” (IPA /ˈbɔlˠsˠkəɾʲəxt̪/).

Does bolscaireacht have a plural?

No plural form is given for bolscaireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does bolscaireacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Bolscaireacht can mean propaganda, publicity or announcing, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does bolscaireacht change to bholscaireacht or mbolscaireacht?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) bolscaireacht becomes mo bholscaireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbolscaireacht (eclipsis).

What is the link between 'bolscaireacht' and 'bolscaire'?

A 'bolscaire' is an announcer or propagandist, and 'bolscaireacht' is the activity: announcing, publicity or propaganda.

How is 'bolscaireacht' different from 'poiblíocht'?

'Poiblíocht' is neutral publicity, while 'bolscaireacht' usually suggests propaganda with a biased message.

Propaganda in Irish (Bolscaireacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage