HeyRuaHow to say “alleluia” in Irish
- Irish:
- aililiú
- English:
- alleluia
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “al-il-ih-OO” /ˌalʲəlʲəˈuː/
- Plural:
- aililiúnna (alleluias)
- Genitive singular:
- aililiú, an aililiú (e.g. ceol an aililiú, the music of the alleluia)
- Genitive plural:
- aililiúnna, na n-aililiúnna (e.g. canadh na n-aililiúnna, the singing of the alleluias)
What does “aililiú” mean?
- alleluia
- A shout or song of praise to God, used especially in church services and hymns.Also: hallelujah, praise, hymn of praise.
“Aililiú” with the article
The plural of alleluia in Irish is aililiúnna. Here is aililiú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aililiú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aililiú, the Irish word for alleluia.
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Alleluia in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for alleluia?
The Irish for alleluia is aililiú (pronounced “al-il-ih-OO”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is aililiúnna.
How do you pronounce aililiú in Irish?
Aililiú is said like “al-il-ih-OO” (IPA /ˌalʲəlʲəˈuː/).
What is the plural of alleluia in Irish?
The plural of aililiú is aililiúnna; with the article, na haililiúnna means “the alleluias”. The genitive plural is aililiúnna, as in canadh na n-aililiúnna (the singing of the alleluias).
Why does aililiú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aililiú (the alleluia), a haililiú (her alleluia), a n-aililiú (their alleluia), na haililiúnna (the alleluias).
Is 'aililiú' used only in church?
Mostly yes, aililiú is the liturgical word for alleluia, though it can also be used as an exclamation of joy.
