HeyRuaHow to say “archbishop” in Irish
- Irish:
- ardeaspag
- English:
- archbishop
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AWRD-ass-pug” /ˈaːɾˠd̪ˠasˠpˠəɡ/
- Plural:
- ardeaspaig (archbishops)
- Genitive singular:
- ardeaspaig, an ardeaspaig (e.g. teach an ardeaspaig, the archbishop's house)
- Genitive plural:
- ardeaspag, na n-ardeaspag (e.g. cruinniú na n-ardeaspag, meeting of the archbishops)
What does “ardeaspag” mean?
- archbishop
- A senior bishop who is in charge of an archdiocese and the bishops in it.Also: primate, metropolitan bishop.
“Ardeaspag” with the article
The plural of archbishop in Irish is ardeaspaig. Here is ardeaspag after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ardeaspag” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ardeaspag, the Irish word for archbishop.
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Archbishop in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for archbishop?
The Irish for archbishop is ardeaspag (pronounced “AWRD-ass-pug”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ardeaspaig.
How do you pronounce ardeaspag in Irish?
Ardeaspag is said like “AWRD-ass-pug” (IPA /ˈaːɾˠd̪ˠasˠpˠəɡ/).
What is the plural of archbishop in Irish?
The plural of ardeaspag is ardeaspaig; with the article, na hardeaspaig means “the archbishops”. The genitive plural is ardeaspag, as in cruinniú na n-ardeaspag (meeting of the archbishops).
Why does ardeaspag sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ardeaspag (the archbishop), a hardeaspag (her archbishop), a n-ardeaspag (their archbishop), na hardeaspaig (the archbishops).
How is ardeaspag formed?
It is ard 'high, chief' plus easpag 'bishop', just as ardeaglais means 'cathedral'.
How do you say 'the archbishop' in Irish?
Because it begins with a vowel and is masculine, it takes t-: an t-ardeaspag.
