Sensationalism in Irish (Gáifeachas): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for sensationalism?

The Irish for sensationalism is gáifeachas (pronounced “GAW-fyakh-us”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean flamboyance.

Q: Does gáifeachas have more than one meaning?

Yes. Gáifeachas can mean sensationalism or flamboyance, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “sensationalism” in Irish

Irish:: gáifeachas
English:: sensationalism, flamboyance
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “GAW-fyakh-us” /ˈɡaːfʲəxəs/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: gáifeachais, an gháifeachais (e.g. leibhéal an gháifeachais, the level of sensationalism)

What does “gáifeachas” mean?

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

sensationalism: The use of shocking or exaggerated material, especially in the media, to excite interest.Also: sensationalist reporting, exaggeration, hype.

1 other meaning: flamboyance

2flamboyance: Showy, extravagant or exaggerated behaviour or style.Also: showiness, extravagance, ostentation.

“Gáifeachas” with the article

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

an gáifeachas

the sensationalism

No change after an

“Gáifeachas” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using gáifeachas, the Irish word for sensationalism.

Tá an iomarca gáifeachais sna nuachtáin inniu.

There is too much sensationalism in the papers today.

Ní maith liom an gáifeachas sin ar chor ar bith.

I don't like that sensationalism at all.

Cáineadh an clár as a gháifeachas.

The programme was criticised for its sensationalism.

Is gáifeachas glan é an scéal sin.

That story is pure sensationalism.

Seachnaíonn an iriseoir maith gáifeachas.

A good journalist avoids sensationalism.

Bhí blas an gháifeachais ar an tuairisc.

The report had a whiff of sensationalism.

Díolann gáifeachas nuachtáin, ar an drochuair.

Sensationalism sells newspapers, unfortunately.

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Sensationalism in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for sensationalism?

The Irish for sensationalism is gáifeachas (pronounced “GAW-fyakh-us”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean flamboyance.

How do you pronounce gáifeachas in Irish?

Gáifeachas is said like “GAW-fyakh-us” (IPA /ˈɡaːfʲəxəs/).

Does gáifeachas have a plural?

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

Does gáifeachas have more than one meaning?

Yes. Gáifeachas can mean sensationalism or flamboyance, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does gáifeachas change to gháifeachas or ngáifeachas?

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

How is 'gáifeachas' related to 'gáifeach'?

'Gáifeachas' is the abstract noun from the adjective 'gáifeach', meaning sensational, showy or exaggerated, as in 'ceannlínte gáifeacha' (sensational headlines).

Sensationalism in Irish (Gáifeachas): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage