HeyRuaHow to say “baptism” in Irish
- Irish:
- baisteadh
- English:
- baptism, christening party, naming
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- baist, to baptize (ag baisteadh, baptizing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BASH-tyuh” /ˈbˠaʃtʲə/
- Plural:
- baistí (baptisms)
- Genitive singular:
- baiste, an bhaiste (e.g. lá an bhaiste, the day of the baptism)
- Genitive plural:
- baistí, na mbaistí (e.g. clár na mbaistí, the register of baptisms)
What does “baisteadh” mean?
“Baisteadh” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- baptism
- The religious ceremony of baptizing someone; it is the verbal noun of the verb 'baist' (baptize).Also: christening, baptizing.
2 other meanings: christening party or naming
- 2christening party
- A celebration or party held after a child's christening.Also: christening celebration.
- 3naming
- The act of giving a name to someone or something, as in a christening.Also: christening.
Other Irish words for baptism: baiste (baptism)
“Baisteadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, baisteadh means baptizing: it is the verbal noun of the verb baist (to baptize). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Baisteadh” with the article
The plural of baptism in Irish is baistí. Here is baisteadh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Baisteadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using baisteadh, the Irish word for baptism.
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Baptism in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for baptism?
The Irish for baptism is baisteadh (pronounced “BASH-tyuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is baistí. Depending on context it can also mean christening party or naming.
How do you pronounce baisteadh in Irish?
Baisteadh is said like “BASH-tyuh” (IPA /ˈbˠaʃtʲə/).
What is the plural of baptism in Irish?
The plural of baisteadh is baistí; with the article, na baistí means “the baptisms”. The genitive plural is baistí, as in clár na mbaistí (the register of baptisms).
Does baisteadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Baisteadh can mean baptism, christening party or naming, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does baisteadh change to bhaisteadh or mbaisteadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) baisteadh becomes mo bhaisteadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbaisteadh (eclipsis).
What is 'ainm baiste'?
'Ainm baiste' is your Christian or first name, the name given at baptism, as opposed to your 'sloinne' (surname).
What are godparents called in Irish?
A godparent is 'cara Críost' and a godchild is 'leanbh baiste' (or 'mac baiste' / 'iníon bhaiste').
