HeyRuaHow to say “Benedictine” in Irish
- Irish:
- Beinidicteach
- English:
- Benedictine
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BEN-ih-dikt-yukh” /ˈbʲɛnʲɪdʲɪcˌtʲəx/
- Plural:
- Beinidictigh (Benedictines)
- Genitive singular:
- Beinidictigh, an Bheinidictigh (e.g. aibíd an Bheinidictigh, the Benedictine's habit)
- Genitive plural:
- Beinidicteach, na mBeinidicteach (e.g. mainistir na mBeinidicteach, the Benedictines' monastery)
What does “Beinidicteach” mean?
- Benedictine
- A monk or nun belonging to the religious order founded by Saint Benedict.Also: Benedictine monk, Benedictine nun, Black monk.
“Beinidicteach” with the article
The plural of Benedictine in Irish is Beinidictigh. Here is Beinidicteach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Beinidicteach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Beinidicteach, the Irish word for Benedictine.
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Benedictine in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Benedictine?
The Irish for Benedictine is Beinidicteach (pronounced “BEN-ih-dikt-yukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is Beinidictigh.
How do you pronounce Beinidicteach in Irish?
Beinidicteach is said like “BEN-ih-dikt-yukh” (IPA /ˈbʲɛnʲɪdʲɪcˌtʲəx/).
What is the plural of Benedictine in Irish?
The plural of Beinidicteach is Beinidictigh; with the article, na Beinidictigh means “the Benedictines”. The genitive plural is Beinidicteach, as in mainistir na mBeinidicteach (the Benedictines' monastery).
Why does Beinidicteach change to Bheinidicteach or mBeinidicteach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) Beinidicteach becomes mo Bheinidicteach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mBeinidicteach (eclipsis).
Can Beinidicteach also be used as an adjective?
Yes, beinidicteach is also an adjective meaning Benedictine, as in mainistir Bheinidicteach, a Benedictine monastery.
