HeyRuaHow to say “revolution” in Irish
- Irish:
- réabhlóid
- English:
- revolution
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RAY-uh-vloh-id” /ˈreːvˠloːdʲ/
- Plural:
- réabhlóidí (revolutions)
- Genitive singular:
- réabhlóide, na réabhlóide (e.g. ceannairí na réabhlóide, the leaders of the revolution)
- Genitive plural:
- réabhlóidí, na réabhlóidí (e.g. stair réabhlóidí na hEorpa, the history of Europe's revolutions)
What does “réabhlóid” mean?
“Réabhlóid” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- revolution
- A sudden, often violent overthrow of a government or political system by the people.Also: uprising, rebellion, overthrow.
1 other meaning:
- 2revolution
- A complete and far-reaching change in the way something is done or thought about.Also: radical change, transformation.
“Réabhlóid” with the article
The plural of revolution in Irish is réabhlóidí. Here is réabhlóid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Réabhlóid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using réabhlóid, the Irish word for revolution.
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Revolution in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for revolution?
The Irish for revolution is réabhlóid (pronounced “RAY-uh-vloh-id”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is réabhlóidí.
How do you pronounce réabhlóid in Irish?
Réabhlóid is said like “RAY-uh-vloh-id” (IPA /ˈreːvˠloːdʲ/).
What is the plural of revolution in Irish?
The plural of réabhlóid is réabhlóidí; with the article, na réabhlóidí means “the revolutions”. The genitive plural is réabhlóidí, as in stair réabhlóidí na hEorpa (the history of Europe's revolutions).
What is a revolutionary in Irish?
A revolutionary is 'réabhlóidí', and the adjective 'revolutionary' is 'réabhlóideach'.
How is 'réabhlóid' different from 'éirí amach'?
'Éirí amach' is a rising or rebellion, such as Éirí Amach na Cásca, while 'réabhlóid' is a full revolution that changes the whole system.
