HeyRuaHow to say “Zionism” in Irish
- Irish:
- Síónachas
- English:
- Zionism
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHEE-oh-nuh-khus” /ˈʃiːoːnˠəxəsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- Síónachais, an tSíónachais (e.g. stair an tSíónachais, the history of Zionism)
What does “Síónachas” mean?
- Zionism
- The political movement that sought, and supports, a national homeland for the Jewish people in Israel.Also: Zionist movement, Jewish nationalism.
“Síónachas” with the article
Here is Síónachas after the article (an t-alt).
an Síónachas
the Zionism
No change after an
“Síónachas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Síónachas, the Irish word for Zionism.
Thosaigh an Síónachas mar ghluaiseacht sa naoú haois déag.
Zionism began as a movement in the nineteenth century.
Scríobh sí leabhar faoin Síónachas.
She wrote a book about Zionism.
Bhí Theodor Herzl ina cheannaire ar an Síónachas.
Theodor Herzl was a leader of Zionism.
Tá díospóireacht mhór ann faoi bhunús an tSíónachais.
There is a big debate about the origins of Zionism.
Ní aontaíonn gach duine le Síónachas.
Not everyone agrees with Zionism.
Phléamar an Síónachas sa rang staire inniu.
We discussed Zionism in history class today.
Bhí tionchar ag smaointe an tSíónachais ar pholaitíocht an domhain.
The ideas of Zionism influenced world politics.
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Zionism in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Zionism?
The Irish for Zionism is Síónachas (pronounced “SHEE-oh-nuh-khus”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce Síónachas in Irish?
Síónachas is said like “SHEE-oh-nuh-khus” (IPA /ˈʃiːoːnˠəxəsˠ/).
Does Síónachas have a plural?
No. Síónachas is a name, so it is used in the singular only.
Why does Síónachas change to Shíónachas?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo Shíónachas. After ár (our) it stays ár Síónachas, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the word for a Zionist?
A Zionist is 'Síónach', and the adjective is also 'Síónach', as in 'gluaiseacht Shíónach'.
