HeyRuaHow to say “trade unionism” in Irish
- Irish:
- ceardchumannachas
- English:
- trade unionism
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KYAWRD-khum-uh-nukh-us” /ˈcaːɾˠd̪ˠˌxʊmˠən̪ˠəxəsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- ceardchumannachais, an cheardchumannachais (e.g. stair an cheardchumannachais, the history of trade unionism)
What does “ceardchumannachas” mean?
- trade unionism
- The system or principles of organising workers into trade unions to protect their pay and conditions.Also: unionism, labour movement, trade union movement.
“Ceardchumannachas” with the article
Here is ceardchumannachas after the article (an t-alt).
“Ceardchumannachas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ceardchumannachas, the Irish word for trade unionism.
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Trade unionism in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for trade unionism?
The Irish for trade unionism is ceardchumannachas (pronounced “KYAWRD-khum-uh-nukh-us”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce ceardchumannachas in Irish?
Ceardchumannachas is said like “KYAWRD-khum-uh-nukh-us” (IPA /ˈcaːɾˠd̪ˠˌxʊmˠən̪ˠəxəsˠ/).
Does ceardchumannachas have a plural?
No plural form is given for ceardchumannachas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does ceardchumannachas change to cheardchumannachas or gceardchumannachas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ceardchumannachas becomes mo cheardchumannachas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gceardchumannachas (eclipsis).
What is the difference between ceardchumannachas and ceardchumann?
A ceardchumann is a trade union, an organisation, while ceardchumannachas is trade unionism, the movement or principle behind such unions.
