HeyRuaHow to say “republican” in Irish
- Irish:
- poblachtach
- English:
- republican, republican (us party member)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PUB-lukh-tukh” /ˈpˠɔbˠɫˠəxt̪ˠəx/
- Plural:
- poblachtaigh (republicans)
- Genitive singular:
- poblachtaigh, an phoblachtaigh (e.g. uaigh an phoblachtaigh, the republican's grave)
- Genitive plural:
- poblachtach, na bpoblachtach (e.g. cruinniú na bpoblachtach, the meeting of the republicans)
What does “poblachtach” mean?
“Poblachtach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- republican
- A person who supports a republic, especially in Ireland someone who supports an independent, united Irish republic.Also: supporter of a republic, Irish republican.
1 other meaning: republican (us party member)
- 2republican (us party member)
- A member or supporter of the Republican Party in the United States.Also: republican, us republican, gop member.
“Poblachtach” with the article
The plural of republican in Irish is poblachtaigh. Here is poblachtach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Poblachtach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using poblachtach, the Irish word for republican.
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Republican in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for republican?
The Irish for republican is poblachtach (pronounced “PUB-lukh-tukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is poblachtaigh. Depending on context it can also mean republican (us party member).
How do you pronounce poblachtach in Irish?
Poblachtach is said like “PUB-lukh-tukh” (IPA /ˈpˠɔbˠɫˠəxt̪ˠəx/).
What is the plural of republican in Irish?
The plural of poblachtach is poblachtaigh; with the article, na poblachtaigh means “the republicans”. The genitive plural is poblachtach, as in cruinniú na bpoblachtach (the meeting of the republicans).
Does poblachtach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Poblachtach can mean republican or republican (us party member), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does poblachtach change to phoblachtach or bpoblachtach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) poblachtach becomes mo phoblachtach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpoblachtach (eclipsis).
Is poblachtach also an adjective?
Yes, poblachtach is also the adjective 'republican', as in comóradh poblachtach, a republican commemoration.
What is the word for 'republic'?
The state itself is poblacht (feminine), as in Poblacht na hÉireann; poblachtach is the person who supports it.
