HeyRuaHow to say “self-government” in Irish
- Irish:
- féinrialtas
- English:
- self-government
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FAYN-ree-ul-tus” /ˈfʲeːnʲˌrʲiəl̪ˠt̪ˠəsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- féinrialtais, an fhéinrialtais (e.g. an feachtas ar son féinrialtais, the campaign for self-government)
What does “féinrialtas” mean?
- self-government
- The right or condition of a country or region governing its own affairs.Also: home rule, self-rule, autonomy.
“Féinrialtas” with the article
Here is féinrialtas after the article (an t-alt).
“Féinrialtas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using féinrialtas, the Irish word for self-government.
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Self-government in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for self-government?
The Irish for self-government is féinrialtas (pronounced “FAYN-ree-ul-tus”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce féinrialtas in Irish?
Féinrialtas is said like “FAYN-ree-ul-tus” (IPA /ˈfʲeːnʲˌrʲiəl̪ˠt̪ˠəsˠ/).
Does féinrialtas have a plural?
No plural form is given for féinrialtas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does féinrialtas change to fhéinrialtas or bhféinrialtas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) féinrialtas becomes m'fhéinrialtas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhféinrialtas (eclipsis).
How is 'féinrialtas' different from 'neamhspleáchas'?
'Féinrialtas' means self-government or home rule, possibly within a larger state, while 'neamhspleáchas' means full independence.
