HeyRuaHow to say “bishop” in Irish
- Irish:
- easpag
- English:
- bishop
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AS-puk” /ˈasˠpˠəɡ/
- Plural:
- easpaig (bishops)
- Genitive singular:
- easpaig, an easpaig (e.g. teach an easpaig, the bishop's house)
- Genitive plural:
- easpag, na n-easpag (e.g. cruinniú na n-easpag, the meeting of the bishops)
What does “easpag” mean?
- bishop
- A senior member of the Christian clergy who is in charge of a diocese.Also: prelate, diocesan bishop.
“Easpag” with the article
The plural of bishop in Irish is easpaig. Here is easpag after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Easpag” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using easpag, the Irish word for bishop.
Other nouns in Irish
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Bishop in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bishop?
The Irish for bishop is easpag (pronounced “AS-puk”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is easpaig.
How do you pronounce easpag in Irish?
Easpag is said like “AS-puk” (IPA /ˈasˠpˠəɡ/).
What is the plural of bishop in Irish?
The plural of easpag is easpaig; with the article, na heaspaig means “the bishops”. The genitive plural is easpag, as in cruinniú na n-easpag (the meeting of the bishops).
Why does easpag sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-easpag (the bishop), a heaspag (her bishop), a n-easpag (their bishop), na heaspaig (the bishops).
What is the Irish for archbishop?
An archbishop is 'ardeaspag', formed by adding 'ard' (high) to 'easpag'.
Is 'easpag' related to the English word 'bishop'?
Yes, both come from Latin 'episcopus', so 'easpag' and 'bishop' share an origin.
