HeyRuaHow to say “socialism” in Irish
- Irish:
- sóisialachas
- English:
- socialism
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SOH-shee-uh-luh-khus” /ˈsoːʃiəl̪ˠəxəsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- sóisialachais, an tsóisialachais (e.g. prionsabail an tsóisialachais, the principles of socialism)
What does “sóisialachas” mean?
- socialism
- A political and economic system or belief in which the community or state owns and controls the main means of production and wealth is shared more equally.Also: socialist ideology, socialist system.
“Sóisialachas” with the article
Here is sóisialachas after the article (an t-alt).
an sóisialachas
the socialism
No change after an
“Sóisialachas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sóisialachas, the Irish word for socialism.
Creideann sé go láidir sa sóisialachas.
He believes strongly in socialism.
Is cineál polaitíochta é an sóisialachas.
Socialism is a kind of politics.
Scríobh sí aiste faoi stair an tsóisialachais.
She wrote an essay about the history of socialism.
Bhí Séamas Ó Conghaile ina cheannaire ar shóisialachas na hÉireann.
James Connolly was a leader of Irish socialism.
Ní aontaíonn m'athair le sóisialachas ar chor ar bith.
My father doesn't agree with socialism at all.
Phléamar an sóisialachas agus an caipitleachas sa rang.
We discussed socialism and capitalism in class.
Tá suim mhór aige i smaointe an tsóisialachais.
He has a great interest in socialist ideas.
Other nouns in Irish
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Socialism in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for socialism?
The Irish for socialism is sóisialachas (pronounced “SOH-shee-uh-luh-khus”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce sóisialachas in Irish?
Sóisialachas is said like “SOH-shee-uh-luh-khus” (IPA /ˈsoːʃiəl̪ˠəxəsˠ/).
Does sóisialachas have a plural?
No plural form is given for sóisialachas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does sóisialachas change to shóisialachas?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shóisialachas. After ár (our) it stays ár sóisialachas, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the word for a socialist person?
A socialist is 'sóisialaí', and the adjective socialist is 'sóisialach', as in 'páirtí sóisialach' (a socialist party).
