HeyRuaHow to say “zealot” in Irish
- Irish:
- fanaiceach
- English:
- zealot
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FAN-ik-yukh” /ˈfanəkʲəx/
- Plural:
- fanaicigh (zealots)
- Genitive singular:
- fanaicigh, an fhanaicigh (e.g. tuairimí an fhanaicigh, the zealot's opinions)
- Genitive plural:
- fanaiceach, na bhfanaiceach (e.g. slua na bhfanaiceach, the crowd of zealots)
What does “fanaiceach” mean?
- zealot
- A person whose enthusiasm for a cause, belief or interest is extreme and uncritical.Also: extremist, bigot, fervent devotee.
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“Fanaiceach” with the article
The plural of zealot in Irish is fanaicigh. Here is fanaiceach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fanaiceach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fanaiceach, the Irish word for zealot.
Other nouns in Irish
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Zealot in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for zealot?
The Irish for zealot is fanaiceach (pronounced “FAN-ik-yukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fanaicigh.
How do you pronounce fanaiceach in Irish?
Fanaiceach is said like “FAN-ik-yukh” (IPA /ˈfanəkʲəx/).
What is the plural of zealot in Irish?
The plural of fanaiceach is fanaicigh; with the article, na fanaicigh means “the zealots”. The genitive plural is fanaiceach, as in slua na bhfanaiceach (the crowd of zealots).
Does fanaiceach have more than one meaning?
Fanaiceach also has its own entry as an adjective meaning fanatical.
Why does fanaiceach change to fhanaiceach or bhfanaiceach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fanaiceach becomes m'fhanaiceach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfanaiceach (eclipsis).
What is the abstract noun related to 'fanaiceach'?
The quality itself is 'fanaiceacht', fanaticism, while 'fanaiceach' is the person.
