HeyRuaHow to say “republic” in Irish
- Irish:
- poblacht
- English:
- republic
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PUB-lukht” /ˈpˠɔbˠlˠəxt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- poblachtaí (republics)
- Genitive singular:
- poblachta, na poblachta (e.g. Uachtarán na Poblachta, President of the Republic)
- Genitive plural:
- poblachtaí, na bpoblachtaí (e.g. Aontas na bPoblachtaí Sóivéadacha Sóisialacha, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics)
What does “poblacht” mean?
- republic
- A state in which power rests with the people and their elected representatives, headed by a president rather than a monarch.Also: commonwealth, republican state.
“Poblacht” with the article
The plural of republic in Irish is poblachtaí. Here is poblacht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Poblacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using poblacht, the Irish word for republic.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Republic in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for republic?
The Irish for republic is poblacht (pronounced “PUB-lukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is poblachtaí.
How do you pronounce poblacht in Irish?
Poblacht is said like “PUB-lukht” (IPA /ˈpˠɔbˠlˠəxt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of republic in Irish?
The plural of poblacht is poblachtaí; with the article, na poblachtaí means “the republics”. The genitive plural is poblachtaí, as in Aontas na bPoblachtaí Sóivéadacha Sóisialacha (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics).
Why does poblacht change to phoblacht or bpoblacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) poblacht becomes mo phoblacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpoblacht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between poblacht and poblachtach?
Poblacht is the republic itself, while poblachtach is a republican, a person who supports a republic, and is also the adjective 'republican'.
