HeyRuaHow to say “blasphemy” in Irish
- Irish:
- blaisféim
- English:
- blasphemy
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BLASH-faym” /ˈbˠlˠaʃfʲeːmʲ/
- Plural:
- blaisféimí (blasphemies)
- Genitive singular:
- blaisféime, na blaisféime (e.g. cion na blaisféime, the offence of blasphemy)
- Genitive plural:
- blaisféimí, na mblaisféimí (e.g. cúiseamh na mblaisféimí, the prosecution of the blasphemies)
What does “blaisféim” mean?
- blasphemy
- Speech or action that shows contempt or disrespect for God or sacred things.Also: profanity, sacrilege, irreverence.
“Blaisféim” with the article
The plural of blasphemy in Irish is blaisféimí. Here is blaisféim after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Blaisféim” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using blaisféim, the Irish word for blasphemy.
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Blasphemy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for blasphemy?
The Irish for blasphemy is blaisféim (pronounced “BLASH-faym”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is blaisféimí.
How do you pronounce blaisféim in Irish?
Blaisféim is said like “BLASH-faym” (IPA /ˈbˠlˠaʃfʲeːmʲ/).
What is the plural of blasphemy in Irish?
The plural of blaisféim is blaisféimí; with the article, na blaisféimí means “the blasphemies”. The genitive plural is blaisféimí, as in cúiseamh na mblaisféimí (the prosecution of the blasphemies).
Why does blaisféim change to bhlaisféim or mblaisféim?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) blaisféim becomes mo bhlaisféim (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mblaisféim (eclipsis).
Is there another Irish word for blasphemy?
Yes, 'diamhasla' is a common native word for blasphemy or profanity, and 'naomhaithis' is also used; 'blaisféim' is the more technical, legal term.
