Republicanism in Irish (Poblachtachas): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for republicanism?

The Irish for republicanism is poblachtachas (pronounced “POB-lukh-tukh-us”). It’s a masculine noun.

How to say “republicanism” in Irish

Irish:: poblachtachas
English:: republicanism
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “POB-lukh-tukh-us” /ˈpˠɔbˠɫ̪əxt̪ˠəxəsˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: poblachtachais, an phoblachtachais (e.g. stair an phoblachtachais, the history of republicanism)

What does “poblachtachas” mean?

republicanism: The belief in or support for a republic as a form of government, and in Ireland especially the movement for an independent united Irish republic.Also: republican movement, republican ideology.

“Poblachtachas” with the article

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

an poblachtachas

the republicanism

No change after an

“Poblachtachas” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using poblachtachas, the Irish word for republicanism.

Bhí poblachtachas láidir sa cheantar sin riamh.

Republicanism was always strong in that area.

Labhair sé faoin bpoblachtachas in Éirinn.

He spoke about republicanism in Ireland.

Is é an poblachtachas bunús a chuid smaointe.

Republicanism is the basis of his thinking.

Scríobh sí leabhar ar stair an phoblachtachais.

She wrote a book on the history of republicanism.

Tá tionchar an phoblachtachais le feiceáil sa dán.

The influence of republicanism can be seen in the poem.

Níor chreid m'athair riamh sa phoblachtachas.

My father never believed in republicanism.

Tháinig athrú ar an bpoblachtachas le céad bliain.

Republicanism has changed over the last hundred years.

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Republicanism in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for republicanism?

The Irish for republicanism is poblachtachas (pronounced “POB-lukh-tukh-us”). It’s a masculine noun.

How do you pronounce poblachtachas in Irish?

Poblachtachas is said like “POB-lukh-tukh-us” (IPA /ˈpˠɔbˠɫ̪əxt̪ˠəxəsˠ/).

Does poblachtachas have a plural?

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

Why does poblachtachas change to phoblachtachas or bpoblachtachas?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) poblachtachas becomes mo phoblachtachas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpoblachtachas (eclipsis).

How is poblachtachas related to poblacht and poblachtach?

Poblacht means 'republic', poblachtach means 'a republican' or 'republican' as an adjective, and poblachtachas is the ideology, 'republicanism'.

Republicanism in Irish (Poblachtachas): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage