HeyRuaHow to say “regionalism” in Irish
- Irish:
- réigiúnachas
- English:
- regionalism
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “RAY-goo-nuh-khus” /ˈreːɟuːnəxəs/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- réigiúnachais, an réigiúnachais (e.g. fás an réigiúnachais, the growth of regionalism)
What does “réigiúnachas” mean?
- regionalism
- A political or cultural outlook that favours the interests, identity or self-government of a particular region.Also: regional policy, regional identity.
“Réigiúnachas” with the article
Here is réigiúnachas after the article (an t-alt).
an réigiúnachas
the regionalism
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“Réigiúnachas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using réigiúnachas, the Irish word for regionalism.
Tá réigiúnachas ag dul i neart san Eoraip.
Regionalism is growing stronger in Europe.
Labhair an t-ollamh faoin réigiúnachas inné.
The professor spoke about regionalism yesterday.
Is cineál polaitíochta é an réigiúnachas.
Regionalism is a kind of politics.
Scríobh sí aiste ar stair an réigiúnachais.
She wrote an essay on the history of regionalism.
Níl mórán réigiúnachais le feiceáil sa tír seo.
There is not much regionalism to be seen in this country.
Cuireann roinnt daoine an réigiúnachas i gcoinne an náisiúnachais.
Some people set regionalism against nationalism.
Bhí tionchar ag an réigiúnachas ar an toghchán.
Regionalism had an influence on the election.
Other nouns in Irish
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Regionalism in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for regionalism?
The Irish for regionalism is réigiúnachas (pronounced “RAY-goo-nuh-khus”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce réigiúnachas in Irish?
Réigiúnachas is said like “RAY-goo-nuh-khus” (IPA /ˈreːɟuːnəxəs/).
Does réigiúnachas have a plural?
No plural form is given for réigiúnachas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How is réigiúnachas related to réigiún?
Réigiúnachas is formed from réigiún (region) with the suffix -achas, like náisiúnachas from náisiún.
