HeyRuaHow to say “agnostic” in Irish
- Irish:
- agnóisí
- English:
- agnostic
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AG-noh-shee” /ˈaɡn̪ˠoːʃiː/
- Plural:
- agnóisithe (agnostics)
- Genitive singular:
- agnóisí, an agnóisí (e.g. tuairimí an agnóisí, the agnostic's opinions)
- Genitive plural:
- agnóisithe, na n-agnóisithe (e.g. líon na n-agnóisithe, the number of agnostics)
What does “agnóisí” mean?
- agnostic
- A person who believes that it is impossible to know whether God exists.Also: doubter, sceptic.
“Agnóisí” with the article
The plural of agnostic in Irish is agnóisithe. Here is agnóisí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Agnóisí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using agnóisí, the Irish word for agnostic.
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Agnostic in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for agnostic?
The Irish for agnostic is agnóisí (pronounced “AG-noh-shee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is agnóisithe.
How do you pronounce agnóisí in Irish?
Agnóisí is said like “AG-noh-shee” (IPA /ˈaɡn̪ˠoːʃiː/).
What is the plural of agnostic in Irish?
The plural of agnóisí is agnóisithe; with the article, na hagnóisithe means “the agnostics”. The genitive plural is agnóisithe, as in líon na n-agnóisithe (the number of agnostics).
Why does agnóisí sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-agnóisí (the agnostic), a hagnóisí (her agnostic), a n-agnóisí (their agnostic), na hagnóisithe (the agnostics).
What is the difference between 'agnóisí' and 'aindiachaí'?
An 'aindiachaí' is an atheist who denies that God exists, while an 'agnóisí' holds that we cannot know.
