HeyRuaHow to say “Zionist” in Irish
- Irish:
- Síónach
- English:
- Zionist
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHEE-oh-nukh” /ˈʃiːoːnˠəx/
- Plural:
- Síónaigh (Zionists)
- Genitive singular:
- Síónaigh, an tSíónaigh (e.g. tuairimí an tSíónaigh, the Zionist's opinions)
- Genitive plural:
- Síónach, na Síónach (e.g. gluaiseacht na Síónach, the movement of the Zionists)
What does “Síónach” mean?
- Zionist
- A person who supports Zionism, the movement to establish and develop a Jewish homeland in Israel.Also: supporter of Zionism.
“Síónach” with the article
The plural of Zionist in Irish is Síónaigh. Here is Síónach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Síónach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Síónach, the Irish word for Zionist.
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Zionist in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Zionist?
The Irish for Zionist is Síónach (pronounced “SHEE-oh-nukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is Síónaigh.
How do you pronounce Síónach in Irish?
Síónach is said like “SHEE-oh-nukh” (IPA /ˈʃiːoːnˠəx/).
What is the plural of Zionist in Irish?
The plural of Síónach is Síónaigh; with the article, na Síónaigh means “the Zionists”. The genitive plural is Síónach, as in gluaiseacht na Síónach (the movement of the Zionists).
Why does Síónach change to Shíónach?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo Shíónach. After ár (our) it stays ár Síónach, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the word for the movement itself?
The movement is 'Síónachas' (Zionism), while 'Síónach' is a person who supports it.
Is 'Síónach' also used as an adjective?
Yes, 'Síónach' can also be an adjective meaning Zionist, as in 'gluaiseacht Shíónach' (a Zionist movement).
