Believer in Irish (Creidmheach): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for believer?

The Irish for believer is creidmheach (pronounced “KRED-vakh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is creidmhigh. Depending on context it can also mean faithful person.

Q: What is the plural of believer in Irish?

The plural of creidmheach is creidmhigh; with the article, na creidmhigh means “the believers”. The genitive plural is creidmheach, as in paidreacha na gcreidmheach (the prayers of the believers).

Q: Does creidmheach have more than one meaning?

Yes. Creidmheach can mean believer or faithful person, depending on context; the first is the most common. Creidmheach also has its own entry as an adjective meaning believing.

How to say “believer” in Irish

Irish:: creidmheach
English:: believer, faithful person
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “KRED-vakh” /ˈkɾʲedʲvʲəx/

Various forms

Plural:: creidmhigh (believers)
Genitive singular:: creidmhigh, an chreidmhigh (e.g. creideamh an chreidmhigh, the faith of the believer)
Genitive plural:: creidmheach, na gcreidmheach (e.g. paidreacha na gcreidmheach, the prayers of the believers)

What does “creidmheach” mean?

“Creidmheach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

believer: A person who believes, especially one who holds a religious faith.Also: person of faith, adherent.

1 other meaning: faithful person

2faithful person: A loyal member of a church or faith; in the plural, the faithful.Also: the faithful, churchgoer.

Other entries for “creidmheach”

The same spelling has its own page as:

creidmheachbelieving · adjective

“Creidmheach” with the article

The plural of believer in Irish is creidmhigh. Here is creidmheach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an creidmheach

the believer

No change after an

na creidmhigh

the believers

Plural: no change after na

“Creidmheach” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using creidmheach, the Irish word for believer.

Is creidmheach láidir é m'uncail.

My uncle is a strong believer.

Bhí na creidmhigh bailithe sa séipéal.

The believers were gathered in the church.

Chuaigh an creidmheach ar oilithreacht go Cnoc Mhuire.

The believer went on pilgrimage to Knock.

Ní creidmheach mé, ach téim chuig an Aifreann.

I'm not a believer, but I go to Mass.

Labhair an sagart le slua mór creidmheach.

The priest spoke to a large crowd of believers.

Tá meas agam ar chreideamh an chreidmhigh.

I respect the believer's faith.

Tháinig creidmhigh ó gach cearn den tír.

Believers came from every corner of the country.

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Believer in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for believer?

The Irish for believer is creidmheach (pronounced “KRED-vakh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is creidmhigh. Depending on context it can also mean faithful person.

How do you pronounce creidmheach in Irish?

Creidmheach is said like “KRED-vakh” (IPA /ˈkɾʲedʲvʲəx/).

What is the plural of believer in Irish?

The plural of creidmheach is creidmhigh; with the article, na creidmhigh means “the believers”. The genitive plural is creidmheach, as in paidreacha na gcreidmheach (the prayers of the believers).

Does creidmheach have more than one meaning?

Yes. Creidmheach can mean believer or faithful person, depending on context; the first is the most common. Creidmheach also has its own entry as an adjective meaning believing.

Why does creidmheach change to chreidmheach or gcreidmheach?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) creidmheach becomes mo chreidmheach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcreidmheach (eclipsis).

What is the difference between 'creidmheach' and 'creideamh'?

'Creidmheach' is a person, a believer, while 'creideamh' is the faith or religion itself.

Believer in Irish (Creidmheach): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage