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Romanticism in Irish (Rómánsachas): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for romanticism is rómánsachas, a masculine noun.
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How to say “romanticism” in Irish

Irish:
rómánsachas
English:
romanticism
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine
Pronunciation:
“ROH-mawn-suh-khus”  /ˈɾˠoːmˠaːnˠsˠəxəsˠ/
Various forms
Genitive singular:
rómánsachais, an rómánsachais (e.g. filí an rómánsachais, the poets of romanticism)

What does “rómánsachas” mean?

“Rómánsachas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

romanticism
The artistic and literary movement of the late 18th and 19th centuries that valued feeling, imagination and nature.Also: romantic movement, romanticist movement.
1 other meaning:
2romanticism
A romantic or idealised attitude or quality, seeing things as better or more exciting than they are.Also: romantic outlook, idealism, sentimentality.

“Rómánsachas” with the article

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

an rómánsachas
the romanticism
No change after an

“Rómánsachas” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using rómánsachas, the Irish word for romanticism.

Is gluaiseacht ealaíne é an rómánsachas.
Romanticism is an artistic movement.
Tháinig an rómánsachas chun cinn san ochtú haois déag.
Romanticism came to the fore in the eighteenth century.
Bhí tionchar mór ag an rómánsachas ar an gceol.
Romanticism had a big influence on music.
Táimid ag staidéar ar fhilíocht an rómánsachais.
We are studying the poetry of romanticism.
Tá rómánsachas áirithe ina chuid scéalta.
There is a certain romanticism in his stories.
Is ionann an dúlra agus croí an rómánsachais.
Nature is the heart of romanticism.
Ní maith liom rómánsachas faoin gcogadh.
I don't like romanticism about war.

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Romanticism in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for romanticism?

The Irish for romanticism is rómánsachas (pronounced “ROH-mawn-suh-khus”). It’s a masculine noun.

How do you pronounce rómánsachas in Irish?

Rómánsachas is said like “ROH-mawn-suh-khus” (IPA /ˈɾˠoːmˠaːnˠsˠəxəsˠ/).

Does rómánsachas have a plural?

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

What is the difference between rómánsachas and rómánsaíocht?

Rómánsachas usually refers to the movement or outlook of romanticism, while rómánsaíocht more often means romance or romancing, such as a love affair or fanciful storytelling.

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