HeyRuaHow to say “ascension” in Irish
- Irish:
- deascabháil
- English:
- ascension
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DAS-kuh-vawl” /ˈdʲasˠkəwaːlʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- deascabhála, na deascabhála (e.g. Déardaoin na Deascabhála, Ascension Thursday)
What does “deascabháil” mean?
- ascension
- The Ascension: the rising of Christ into heaven, and the feast that commemorates it.Also: the ascension, ascension day, Ascension Thursday.
“Deascabháil” with the article
Here is deascabháil after the article (an t-alt).
an deascabháil
the ascension
No change: d and t are not lenited after an
“Deascabháil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using deascabháil, the Irish word for ascension.
Ceiliúrtar an Deascabháil daichead lá tar éis na Cásca.
The Ascension is celebrated forty days after Easter.
Tá Déardaoin na Deascabhála ag teacht go luath.
Ascension Thursday is coming soon.
Labhair an sagart faoin Deascabháil ar maidin.
The priest spoke about the Ascension this morning.
Is lá saoire é Lá na Deascabhála i roinnt tíortha.
Ascension Day is a holiday in some countries.
Chuamar chuig Aifreann ar fhéile na Deascabhála.
We went to Mass on the feast of the Ascension.
Tá pictiúr den Deascabháil sa séipéal.
There is a picture of the Ascension in the church.
Insíonn an Bíobla scéal na Deascabhála.
The Bible tells the story of the Ascension.
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Ascension in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ascension?
The Irish for ascension is deascabháil (pronounced “DAS-kuh-vawl”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce deascabháil in Irish?
Deascabháil is said like “DAS-kuh-vawl” (IPA /ˈdʲasˠkəwaːlʲ/).
Does deascabháil have a plural?
No plural form is given for deascabháil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does deascabháil change to dheascabháil or ndeascabháil?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) deascabháil becomes mo dheascabháil (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndeascabháil (eclipsis).
What is the difference between Deascabháil and Deastógáil?
Deascabháil is the Ascension of Christ, while Deastógáil (Mhuire) is the Assumption of the Virgin Mary.
