HeyRuaHow to say “Unionist” in Irish
- Irish:
- Aontachtaí
- English:
- Unionist
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AYN-tukh-tee” /ˈeːn̪ˠt̪ˠəxt̪ˠiː/
- Plural:
- Aontachtaithe (Unionists)
- Genitive singular:
- Aontachtaí, an Aontachtaí (e.g. tuairim an Aontachtaí, the unionist's opinion)
- Genitive plural:
- Aontachtaithe, na nAontachtaithe (e.g. ceannaire na nAontachtaithe, the leader of the unionists)
What does “Aontachtaí” mean?
- Unionist
- A person, especially in Northern Ireland, who supports keeping the union with Great Britain.Also: Ulster Unionist, loyalist.
“Aontachtaí” with the article
The plural of Unionist in Irish is Aontachtaithe. Here is Aontachtaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aontachtaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Aontachtaí, the Irish word for Unionist.
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Unionist in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Unionist?
The Irish for Unionist is Aontachtaí (pronounced “AYN-tukh-tee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is Aontachtaithe.
How do you pronounce Aontachtaí in Irish?
Aontachtaí is said like “AYN-tukh-tee” (IPA /ˈeːn̪ˠt̪ˠəxt̪ˠiː/).
What is the plural of Unionist in Irish?
The plural of Aontachtaí is Aontachtaithe; with the article, na hAontachtaithe means “the Unionists”. The genitive plural is Aontachtaithe, as in ceannaire na nAontachtaithe (the leader of the unionists).
Why does Aontachtaí sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an tAontachtaí (the Unionist), a hAontachtaí (her Unionist), a nAontachtaí (their Unionist), na hAontachtaithe (the Unionists).
What is the opposite of 'Aontachtaí' in Northern Irish politics?
The usual counterpart is 'náisiúnaí' (nationalist), and a more militant unionist is often called 'dílseoir' (loyalist).
