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Revolutionary in Irish (Réabhlóidí): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for revolutionary is réabhlóidí, a masculine noun (plural réabhlóidithe).
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How to say “revolutionary” in Irish

Irish:
réabhlóidí
English:
revolutionary
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:
“RAY-uv-loh-dee”  /ˈreːwloːdʲiː/
Various forms
Plural:
réabhlóidithe (revolutionaries)
Genitive singular:
réabhlóidí, an réabhlóidí (e.g. saol an réabhlóidí, the life of the revolutionary)
Genitive plural:
réabhlóidithe, na réabhlóidithe (e.g. cuimhneachán na réabhlóidithe, the memorial to the revolutionaries)

What does “réabhlóidí” mean?

revolutionary
A person who takes part in or supports a revolution.Also: rebel, insurgent, radical.

Other Irish words for revolutionary: réabhlóideach (revolutionary)

“Réabhlóidí” with the article

The plural of revolutionary in Irish is réabhlóidithe. Here is réabhlóidí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an réabhlóidí
the revolutionary
No change after an
na réabhlóidithe
the revolutionaries
Plural: no change after na

“Réabhlóidí” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using réabhlóidí, the Irish word for revolutionary.

Bhí sé ina réabhlóidí nuair a bhí sé óg.
He was a revolutionary when he was young.
Cuireadh an réabhlóidí i bpríosún.
The revolutionary was put in prison.
Léigh mé leabhar faoi shaol an réabhlóidí.
I read a book about the revolutionary's life.
Bhí na réabhlóidithe ag troid ar son na saoirse.
The revolutionaries were fighting for freedom.
Ba réabhlóidí cáiliúil é Séamas Ó Conghaile.
James Connolly was a famous revolutionary.
Tá pictiúr de réabhlóidí ar an mballa.
There is a picture of a revolutionary on the wall.
Cuireadh cuid de na réabhlóidithe chun báis.
Some of the revolutionaries were executed.

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Revolutionary in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for revolutionary?

The Irish for revolutionary is réabhlóidí (pronounced “RAY-uv-loh-dee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is réabhlóidithe.

How do you pronounce réabhlóidí in Irish?

Réabhlóidí is said like “RAY-uv-loh-dee” (IPA /ˈreːwloːdʲiː/).

What is the plural of revolutionary in Irish?

The plural of réabhlóidí is réabhlóidithe; with the article, na réabhlóidithe means “the revolutionaries”. The genitive plural is réabhlóidithe, as in cuimhneachán na réabhlóidithe (the memorial to the revolutionaries).

Is 'réabhlóidí' also an adjective?

No, the noun is 'réabhlóidí' (a revolutionary person); the adjective 'revolutionary' is 'réabhlóideach', as in 'smaointe réabhlóideacha'.

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