HeyRuaHow to say “separatist” in Irish
- Irish:
- scarúnaí
- English:
- separatist
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SKAR-oo-nee” /ˈskaɾˠuːn̪ˠiː/
Various forms
- Plural:
- scarúnaithe (separatists)
- Genitive singular:
- scarúnaí, an scarúnaí (e.g. tuairim an scarúnaí, the separatist's opinion)
- Genitive plural:
- scarúnaithe, na scarúnaithe (e.g. gluaiseacht na scarúnaithe, the separatists' movement)
What does “scarúnaí” mean?
- separatist
- A person who wants a region or group to separate from a larger state or body.Also: secessionist.
“Scarúnaí” with the article
The plural of separatist in Irish is scarúnaithe. Here is scarúnaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an scarúnaí
the separatist
No change after an
na scarúnaithe
the separatists
Plural: no change after na
“Scarúnaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scarúnaí, the Irish word for separatist.
Is scarúnaí é a bhfuil tuairimí láidre aige.
He is a separatist with strong views.
Labhair an scarúnaí ag an gcruinniú aréir.
The separatist spoke at the meeting last night.
Gabhadh na scarúnaithe tar éis na círéibe.
The separatists were arrested after the riot.
Ní scarúnaí mé ar chor ar bith.
I am not a separatist at all.
Bhuaigh páirtí na scarúnaithe an toghchán.
The separatists' party won the election.
Tá a lán scarúnaithe sa réigiún sin.
There are many separatists in that region.
Cháin an rialtas óráid an scarúnaí.
The government criticised the separatist's speech.
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Separatist in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for separatist?
The Irish for separatist is scarúnaí (pronounced “SKAR-oo-nee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is scarúnaithe.
How do you pronounce scarúnaí in Irish?
Scarúnaí is said like “SKAR-oo-nee” (IPA /ˈskaɾˠuːn̪ˠiː/).
What is the plural of separatist in Irish?
The plural of scarúnaí is scarúnaithe; with the article, na scarúnaithe means “the separatists”. The genitive plural is scarúnaithe, as in gluaiseacht na scarúnaithe (the separatists' movement).
What is the word for the ideology itself?
The ideology is 'scarúnachas' (separatism); a supporter of it is a 'scarúnaí'.
