HeyRuaHow to say “totalitarianism” in Irish
- Irish:
- ollsmachtachas
- English:
- totalitarianism
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “OWL-smakh-tuh-khus” /ˈəulˠsˠmˠaxt̪ˠəxəsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- ollsmachtachais, an ollsmachtachais (e.g. contúirtí an ollsmachtachais, the dangers of totalitarianism)
What does “ollsmachtachas” mean?
- totalitarianism
- A system of government in which the state holds total control over every aspect of public and private life.Also: totalitarian rule, authoritarianism.
“Ollsmachtachas” with the article
Here is ollsmachtachas after the article (an t-alt).
“Ollsmachtachas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ollsmachtachas, the Irish word for totalitarianism.
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Totalitarianism in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for totalitarianism?
The Irish for totalitarianism is ollsmachtachas (pronounced “OWL-smakh-tuh-khus”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce ollsmachtachas in Irish?
Ollsmachtachas is said like “OWL-smakh-tuh-khus” (IPA /ˈəulˠsˠmˠaxt̪ˠəxəsˠ/).
Does ollsmachtachas have a plural?
No plural form is given for ollsmachtachas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does ollsmachtachas sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ollsmachtachas (the totalitarianism), a hollsmachtachas (her totalitarianism), a n-ollsmachtachas (their totalitarianism).
How does 'ollsmachtachas' differ from 'deachtóireacht'?
'Deachtóireacht' means dictatorship, rule by one person, while 'ollsmachtachas' is totalitarianism, total state control of society. The adjective is 'ollsmachtach', totalitarian.
