HeyRuaHow to say “apostolic” in Irish
- Irish:
- aspalda
- English:
- apostolic, papal
- Word type:
- adjective
- More apostolic:
- níos aspalda
- Most apostolic:
- is aspalda
- Pronunciation:
- “AS-pal-da” /ˈasˠpˠəl̪ˠd̪ˠə/
What does “aspalda” mean?
“Aspalda” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- apostolic
- Relating to the apostles of Christ or to their teaching and mission.Also: apostolical, of the apostles.
1 other meaning: papal
- 2papal
- Coming from or relating to the Pope as successor of the apostles, as in an apostolic nuncio.Also: apostolic, pontifical.
“Aspalda” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is aspalda after misean (mission, masculine), after eaglais (church, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, aspalda.
More apostolic, most apostolic, very apostolic
Bhí a shaothar níos aspalda ná saothar a chomhghleacaithe. His work was more apostolic than that of his colleagues.
| more apostolic | níos aspalda | in the past tense: ní b'aspalda |
|---|---|---|
| most apostolic | is aspalda | in the past tense: ab aspalda |
| as apostolic as | chomh haspalda le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very apostolic | an-aspalda | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too apostolic | ró-aspalda | ró- lenites |
“Aspalda” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Apostolic in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for apostolic?
The Irish for apostolic is aspalda (pronounced “AS-pal-da”). It comes after the noun: misean aspalda, an apostolic mission; eaglais aspalda, an apostolic church.
How do you say more apostolic and most apostolic in Irish?
níos aspalda is more apostolic and is aspalda is most apostolic. In the past tense they become ní b'aspalda and ab aspalda.
How do you say very apostolic in Irish?
an-aspalda. Too apostolic is ró-aspalda, and as apostolic as is chomh haspalda le.
Does aspalda have more than one meaning?
Yes. Aspalda can mean apostolic or papal, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Is 'aspalda' related to 'aspal'?
Yes, 'aspalda' comes from the noun 'aspal' (apostle), so 'aspalda' means belonging to or relating to the apostles.
