HeyRuaHow to say “atheist” in Irish
- Irish:
- aindiachaí
- English:
- atheist
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AN-jee-ukh-ee” /ˈanʲˌdʲiəxiː/
- Plural:
- aindiachaithe (atheists)
- Genitive singular:
- aindiachaí, an aindiachaí (e.g. tuairimí an aindiachaí, the atheist's opinions)
- Genitive plural:
- aindiachaithe, na n-aindiachaithe (e.g. líon na n-aindiachaithe, the number of atheists)
What does “aindiachaí” mean?
- atheist
- A person who does not believe that God or any gods exist.Also: unbeliever, nonbeliever, godless person.
“Aindiachaí” with the article
The plural of atheist in Irish is aindiachaithe. Here is aindiachaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aindiachaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aindiachaí, the Irish word for atheist.
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Atheist in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for atheist?
The Irish for atheist is aindiachaí (pronounced “AN-jee-ukh-ee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is aindiachaithe.
How do you pronounce aindiachaí in Irish?
Aindiachaí is said like “AN-jee-ukh-ee” (IPA /ˈanʲˌdʲiəxiː/).
What is the plural of atheist in Irish?
The plural of aindiachaí is aindiachaithe; with the article, na haindiachaithe means “the atheists”. The genitive plural is aindiachaithe, as in líon na n-aindiachaithe (the number of atheists).
Why does aindiachaí sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aindiachaí (the atheist), a haindiachaí (her atheist), a n-aindiachaí (their atheist), na haindiachaithe (the atheists).
What is the word for atheism itself?
Atheism is 'aindiachas'; the person is 'aindiachaí'. Both come from 'Dia' (God) with the negative prefix 'an-'.
