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Realism in Irish (Réalachas): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for realism is réalachas, a masculine noun.
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How to say “realism” in Irish

Irish:
réalachas
English:
realism
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:
“RAY-luh-khus”  /ˈreːl̪ˠəxəsˠ/
Various forms
Genitive singular:
réalachais, an réalachais (e.g. stair an réalachais, the history of realism)

What does “réalachas” mean?

realism
The attitude of accepting things as they really are, or a style in art and literature that shows life as it really is.Also: realistic approach, realist movement.

“Réalachas” with the article

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

an réalachas
the realism
No change after an

“Réalachas” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using réalachas, the Irish word for realism.

Is maith liom an réalachas ina chuid úrscéalta.
I like the realism in his novels.
Bhí an réalachas faiseanta i bpéintéireacht an ama sin.
Realism was fashionable in painting at that time.
Tá gá le réalachas sa phlean seo.
This plan needs realism.
Labhair an t-ollamh faoi ghluaiseacht an réalachais.
The professor spoke about the realism movement.
Níl mórán réalachais ag baint lena chuid smaointe.
There isn't much realism in his ideas.
Cuireann an scannán réalachas láidir os ár gcomhair.
The film presents us with strong realism.
Is sampla maith den réalachas é an dráma sin.
That play is a good example of realism.

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Realism in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for realism?

The Irish for realism is réalachas (pronounced “RAY-luh-khus”). It’s a masculine noun.

How do you pronounce réalachas in Irish?

Réalachas is said like “RAY-luh-khus” (IPA /ˈreːl̪ˠəxəsˠ/).

Does réalachas have a plural?

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

What is the difference between réalachas and réaltacht?

Réalachas is realism as an attitude or artistic style, while réaltacht means reality itself, the way things actually are.

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