HeyRuaHow to say “tribalism” in Irish
- Irish:
- treibheachas
- English:
- tribalism
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “TREV-ukh-us” /ˈtʲɾʲɛvʲəxəs/
- Genitive singular:
- treibheachais, an treibheachais (e.g. contúirt an treibheachais, the danger of tribalism)
What does “treibheachas” mean?
- tribalism
- Loyalty to one's own tribe or group, often with hostility towards other groups.Also: tribal loyalty, clannishness.
“Treibheachas” with the article
Here is treibheachas after the article (an t-alt).
“Treibheachas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using treibheachas, the Irish word for tribalism.
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Tribalism in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for tribalism?
The Irish for tribalism is treibheachas (pronounced “TREV-ukh-us”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce treibheachas in Irish?
Treibheachas is said like “TREV-ukh-us” (IPA /ˈtʲɾʲɛvʲəxəs/).
Does treibheachas have a plural?
No plural form is given for treibheachas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does treibheachas change to threibheachas or dtreibheachas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) treibheachas becomes mo threibheachas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtreibheachas (eclipsis).
What word is treibheachas based on?
It comes from treibh, 'tribe', with the abstract suffix -eachas, so treibheachas means 'tribalism'.
Is treibheachas the same as seicteachas?
No. Seicteachas is 'sectarianism', based on religious division, while treibheachas is loyalty to a group or tribe in general.
