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Radicalism in Irish (Radacachas): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for radicalism is radacachas, a masculine noun.
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How to say “radicalism” in Irish

Irish:
radacachas
English:
radicalism
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:
“RAD-uh-kuh-khus”  /ˈɾˠad̪ˠəkəxəsˠ/
Various forms
Genitive singular:
radacachais, an radacachais (e.g. fás an radacachais, the growth of radicalism)

What does “radacachas” mean?

radicalism
Belief in or support for thorough, fundamental political or social change.Also: extremism, radical politics.

“Radacachas” with the article

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

an radacachas
the radicalism
No change after an

“Radacachas” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using radacachas, the Irish word for radicalism.

Bhí radacachas láidir sa pholaitíocht ag an am sin.
Radicalism was strong in politics at that time.
Labhair an t-ollamh faoin radacachas sa naoú haois déag.
The professor spoke about radicalism in the nineteenth century.
Tá eagla ar an rialtas roimh fhás an radacachais.
The government fears the growth of radicalism.
Níor thaitin radacachas a mhic leis an athair.
The father did not like his son's radicalism.
Scríobh sí leabhar ar stair an radacachais in Éirinn.
She wrote a book on the history of radicalism in Ireland.
Is minic a leanann radacachas cruatan eacnamaíochta.
Radicalism often follows economic hardship.
Cuireadh radacachas i leith na mac léinn.
The students were accused of radicalism.

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Radicalism in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for radicalism?

The Irish for radicalism is radacachas (pronounced “RAD-uh-kuh-khus”). It’s a masculine noun.

How do you pronounce radacachas in Irish?

Radacachas is said like “RAD-uh-kuh-khus” (IPA /ˈɾˠad̪ˠəkəxəsˠ/).

Does radacachas have a plural?

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

What is the word for a radical person?

A radical is 'radacach', which is also the adjective 'radical', as in 'polaitíocht radacach'.

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