Youth movement in Irish (Óg-ghluaiseacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for youth movement?

The Irish for youth movement is óg-ghluaiseacht (pronounced “OHG-ghloo-ish-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is óg-ghluaiseachtaí.

Q: What is the plural of youth movement in Irish?

The plural of óg-ghluaiseacht is óg-ghluaiseachtaí; with the article, na hóg-ghluaiseachtaí means “the youth movements”. The genitive plural is óg-ghluaiseachtaí, as in ceannairí na n-óg-ghluaiseachtaí (the leaders of the youth movements).

How to say “youth movement” in Irish

Irish:: óg-ghluaiseacht
English:: youth movement
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “OHG-ghloo-ish-ukht” /ˈoːɡˌɣluəʃəxt̪/

Various forms

Plural:: óg-ghluaiseachtaí (youth movements)
Genitive singular:: óg-ghluaiseachta, na hóg-ghluaiseachta (e.g. baill na hóg-ghluaiseachta, members of the youth movement)
Genitive plural:: óg-ghluaiseachtaí, na n-óg-ghluaiseachtaí (e.g. ceannairí na n-óg-ghluaiseachtaí, the leaders of the youth movements)

What does “óg-ghluaiseacht” mean?

youth movement: An organised movement or organisation of young people, often with a social, political or cultural aim.Also: youth organisation, youth group.

“Óg-ghluaiseacht” with the article

The plural of youth movement in Irish is óg-ghluaiseachtaí. Here is óg-ghluaiseacht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an óg-ghluaiseacht

the youth movement

No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an

na hóg-ghluaiseachtaí

the youth movements

Plural: na adds h before a vowel

“Óg-ghluaiseacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using óg-ghluaiseacht, the Irish word for youth movement.

Bhunaigh siad óg-ghluaiseacht nua sa bhaile.

They founded a new youth movement in the town.

Tá an óg-ghluaiseacht ag fás go tapa.

The youth movement is growing quickly.

Bhí sé ina bhall den óg-ghluaiseacht nuair a bhí sé óg.

He was a member of the youth movement when he was young.

Tháinig ceannaire na hóg-ghluaiseachta chun cainte linn.

The leader of the youth movement came to speak to us.

Bhí óg-ghluaiseachtaí láidre in Éirinn sa chéad seo caite.

There were strong youth movements in Ireland last century.

Bhuail mé le mo chairde i m'óg-ghluaiseacht.

I met my friends in my youth movement.

Ghlac na mílte páirt sna hóg-ghluaiseachtaí sin.

Thousands took part in those youth movements.

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Youth movement in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for youth movement?

The Irish for youth movement is óg-ghluaiseacht (pronounced “OHG-ghloo-ish-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is óg-ghluaiseachtaí.

How do you pronounce óg-ghluaiseacht in Irish?

Óg-ghluaiseacht is said like “OHG-ghloo-ish-ukht” (IPA /ˈoːɡˌɣluəʃəxt̪/).

What is the plural of youth movement in Irish?

The plural of óg-ghluaiseacht is óg-ghluaiseachtaí; with the article, na hóg-ghluaiseachtaí means “the youth movements”. The genitive plural is óg-ghluaiseachtaí, as in ceannairí na n-óg-ghluaiseachtaí (the leaders of the youth movements).

Why does óg-ghluaiseacht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an óg-ghluaiseacht (the youth movement), a hóg-ghluaiseacht (her youth movement), a n-óg-ghluaiseacht (their youth movement), na hóg-ghluaiseachtaí (the youth movements).

How is óg-ghluaiseacht related to gluaiseacht?

It is formed from the prefix óg- 'young, youth' and gluaiseacht 'movement', with lenition of the g, giving óg-ghluaiseacht 'youth movement'.

Youth movement in Irish (Óg-ghluaiseacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage