HeyRuaHow to say “Calvinism” in Irish
- Irish:
- Cailvíneachas
- English:
- Calvinism
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAL-veen-ukh-us” /ˈkalʲvʲiːnʲəxəs/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- Cailvíneachais, an Chailvíneachais (e.g. stair an Chailvíneachais, the history of Calvinism)
What does “Cailvíneachas” mean?
- Calvinism
- The Protestant religious teaching based on the ideas of John Calvin, stressing predestination and the sovereignty of God.Also: Calvinist doctrine, reformed theology, Calvinist teaching.
“Cailvíneachas” with the article
Here is Cailvíneachas after the article (an t-alt).
an Cailvíneachas
the Calvinism
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“Cailvíneachas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Cailvíneachas, the Irish word for Calvinism.
Tháinig an Cailvíneachas go hAlbain sa séú haois déag.
Calvinism came to Scotland in the sixteenth century.
Is cuid lárnach den Chailvíneachas é an réamhcheapadh.
Predestination is a central part of Calvinism.
Bhí tionchar mór ag an gCailvíneachas ar an Ísiltír.
Calvinism had a great influence on the Netherlands.
Rinne sí staidéar ar bhunús an Chailvíneachais.
She studied the origins of Calvinism.
Ní chreideann sé i gCailvíneachas ar chor ar bith.
He doesn't believe in Calvinism at all.
Scríobh an t-ollamh leabhar faoin gCailvíneachas.
The professor wrote a book about Calvinism.
Tá smaointe an Chailvíneachais le feiceáil sa dán sin.
The ideas of Calvinism can be seen in that poem.
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Calvinism in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Calvinism?
The Irish for Calvinism is Cailvíneachas (pronounced “KAL-veen-ukh-us”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce Cailvíneachas in Irish?
Cailvíneachas is said like “KAL-veen-ukh-us” (IPA /ˈkalʲvʲiːnʲəxəs/).
Does Cailvíneachas have a plural?
No. Cailvíneachas is a name, so it is used in the singular only.
Why does Cailvíneachas change to Chailvíneachas or gCailvíneachas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) Cailvíneachas becomes mo Chailvíneachas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gCailvíneachas (eclipsis).
What is the Irish for a Calvinist?
A Calvinist is 'Cailvíneach', which is also the adjective 'Calvinist', while the doctrine itself is 'Cailvíneachas'.
