HeyRuaHow to say “surrealism” in Irish
- Irish:
- osréalachas
- English:
- surrealism
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “OS-ray-uh-luh-khus” /ˈɔsˌɾʲeːl̪ˠəxəsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- osréalachais, an osréalachais (e.g. stair an osréalachais, the history of surrealism)
What does “osréalachas” mean?
- surrealism
- An artistic and literary movement of the twentieth century that tried to express the unconscious mind through dreamlike, irrational images.Also: surrealist movement, surreal art.
“Osréalachas” with the article
Here is osréalachas after the article (an t-alt).
“Osréalachas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using osréalachas, the Irish word for surrealism.
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Surrealism in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for surrealism?
The Irish for surrealism is osréalachas (pronounced “OS-ray-uh-luh-khus”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce osréalachas in Irish?
Osréalachas is said like “OS-ray-uh-luh-khus” (IPA /ˈɔsˌɾʲeːl̪ˠəxəsˠ/).
Does osréalachas have a plural?
No plural form is given for osréalachas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does osréalachas sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-osréalachas (the surrealism), a hosréalachas (her surrealism), a n-osréalachas (their surrealism).
How is 'osréalachas' related to 'réalachas'?
'Osréalachas' is 'réalachas' (realism) with the prefix 'os-' meaning 'above' or 'super', mirroring French 'surréalisme'. A surrealist is 'osréalaí'.
