HeyRuaHow to say “racism” in Irish
- Irish:
- ciníochas
- English:
- racism
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KIN-ee-uh-khus” /ˈcɪnʲiːəxəs/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- ciníochais, an chiníochais (e.g. fadhb an chiníochais, the problem of racism)
What does “ciníochas” mean?
- racism
- Prejudice, discrimination or hostility against people because of their race or ethnic background.Also: racialism, racial prejudice, racial discrimination.
“Ciníochas” with the article
Here is ciníochas after the article (an t-alt).
an ciníochas
the racism
No change after an
“Ciníochas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ciníochas, the Irish word for racism.
Ní ghlacfaimid le ciníochas sa scoil seo.
We will not accept racism in this school.
Is fadhb mhór é an ciníochas fós.
Racism is still a big problem.
Bhí feachtas in aghaidh an chiníochais ar siúl.
There was a campaign against racism going on.
D'fhulaing sí ciníochas ag an obair.
She suffered racism at work.
Labhair an múinteoir faoin gciníochas sa rang.
The teacher talked about racism in class.
Tá ciníochas le feiceáil sa spórt freisin.
Racism can be seen in sport too.
Cuireadh ciníochas ina leith tar éis na cainte.
He was accused of racism after the speech.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Racism in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for racism?
The Irish for racism is ciníochas (pronounced “KIN-ee-uh-khus”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce ciníochas in Irish?
Ciníochas is said like “KIN-ee-uh-khus” (IPA /ˈcɪnʲiːəxəs/).
Does ciníochas have a plural?
No plural form is given for ciníochas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does ciníochas change to chiníochas or gciníochas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ciníochas becomes mo chiníochas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gciníochas (eclipsis).
What is a racist person called in Irish?
A racist is 'ciníochaí', and the adjective is 'ciníoch', both related to 'ciníochas' and to 'cine' (race).
