HeyRuaHow to say “anointing” in Irish
- Irish:
- ungadh
- English:
- anointing, ointment
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “UNG-guh” /ˈʊŋɡə/
- Plural:
- ungthaí
- Genitive singular:
- ungtha, an ungtha (e.g. sacraimint an ungtha, the sacrament of anointing)
- Genitive plural:
- ungthaí, na n-ungthaí (e.g. searmanais na n-ungthaí, the anointing ceremonies)
What does “ungadh” mean?
“Ungadh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- anointing
- The act of anointing someone with oil, especially as a religious rite; verbal noun of the verb 'ung'.Also: unction, anointment.
1 other meaning: ointment
- 2ointment
- A soft oily substance rubbed on the skin to heal or soothe it.Also: salve, unguent, cream.
“Ungadh” with the article
The plural of anointing in Irish is ungthaí. Here is ungadh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ungadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ungadh, the Irish word for anointing.
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Anointing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for anointing?
The Irish for anointing is ungadh (pronounced “UNG-guh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ungthaí. Depending on context it can also mean ointment.
How do you pronounce ungadh in Irish?
Ungadh is said like “UNG-guh” (IPA /ˈʊŋɡə/).
What is the plural of anointing in Irish?
The plural of ungadh is ungthaí; with the article, it is na hungthaí. The genitive plural is ungthaí, as in searmanais na n-ungthaí (the anointing ceremonies).
Does ungadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ungadh can mean anointing or ointment, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ungadh sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ungadh (the anointing), a hungadh (her anointing), a n-ungadh (their anointing).
What is 'an t-ungadh déanach'?
It is the traditional name for extreme unction, the last rites given to a dying person; today 'ungadh na n-easlán' (anointing of the sick) is also used.
Is 'ungadh' the everyday word for skin cream?
It means ointment or salve; for cosmetic cream 'uachtar' is more usual.
