HeyRuaHow to say “xenophobia” in Irish
- Irish:
- seineafóibe
- English:
- xenophobia
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “SHEN-uh-foh-bë” /ˈʃɛnəˌfoːbʲə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- seineafóibe, na seineafóibe (e.g. fadhb na seineafóibe, the problem of xenophobia)
What does “seineafóibe” mean?
- xenophobia
- A strong dislike or fear of people from other countries.Also: fear of foreigners, hatred of foreigners.
“Seineafóibe” with the article
Here is seineafóibe after the article (an t-alt).
an tseineafóibe
the xenophobia
Feminine nouns take t before s after an
“Seineafóibe” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using seineafóibe, the Irish word for xenophobia.
Is fadhb mhór í an tseineafóibe san Eoraip.
Xenophobia is a big problem in Europe.
Cháin an tAire seineafóibe go láidir.
The Minister strongly condemned xenophobia.
Ní ghlacfaimid le seineafóibe sa scoil seo.
We will not accept xenophobia in this school.
Tá an tseineafóibe ag dul i méid.
Xenophobia is increasing.
Labhair sí faoi chontúirt na seineafóibe.
She spoke about the danger of xenophobia.
Is cineál ciníochais í an tseineafóibe.
Xenophobia is a kind of racism.
Tá feachtas nua in aghaidh seineafóibe ann.
There is a new campaign against xenophobia.
Other nouns in Irish
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Xenophobia in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for xenophobia?
The Irish for xenophobia is seineafóibe (pronounced “SHEN-uh-foh-bë”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce seineafóibe in Irish?
Seineafóibe is said like “SHEN-uh-foh-bë” (IPA /ˈʃɛnəˌfoːbʲə/).
Does seineafóibe have a plural?
No plural form is given for seineafóibe in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does seineafóibe change to sheineafóibe?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo sheineafóibe. After ár (our) it stays ár seineafóibe, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'seineafóibe' and 'ciníochas'?
'Seineafóibe' is fear or dislike of foreigners, while 'ciníochas' is racism, prejudice based on race.
