HeyRuaHow to say “canonization” in Irish
- Irish:
- canónú
- English:
- canonization
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAN-oh-noo” /ˈkan̪ˠoːn̪ˠuː/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- canónaithe, an chanónaithe (e.g. lá an chanónaithe, the day of the canonization)
What does “canónú” mean?
- canonization
- The official declaration by the Church that a dead person is a saint; it is the verbal noun of the verb 'canónaigh'.Also: canonisation, making a saint, declaring a saint.
“Canónú” with the article
Here is canónú after the article (an t-alt).
an canónú
the canonization
No change after an
“Canónú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using canónú, the Irish word for canonization.
Bhí canónú Naomh Oilibhéir sa bhliain 1975.
Saint Oliver was canonized in 1975.
Chuaigh na mílte go dtí an Róimh don chanónú.
Thousands went to Rome for the canonization.
Tógann an canónú blianta fada de ghnáth.
Canonization usually takes many long years.
Bhí searmanas an chanónaithe an-sollúnta.
The canonization ceremony was very solemn.
Labhair an Pápa faoi phróiseas an chanónaithe.
The Pope spoke about the canonization process.
Tá súil acu le canónú an tsagairt sin.
They hope for that priest's canonization.
Bhí an ardeaglais lán i rith an chanónaithe.
The cathedral was full during the canonization.
Other nouns in Irish
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Canonization in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for canonization?
The Irish for canonization is canónú (pronounced “KAN-oh-noo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce canónú in Irish?
Canónú is said like “KAN-oh-noo” (IPA /ˈkan̪ˠoːn̪ˠuː/).
Does canónú have a plural?
No plural form is given for canónú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does canónú change to chanónú or gcanónú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) canónú becomes mo chanónú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcanónú (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'canónú' and 'beannú'?
'Canónú' is canonization, declaring someone a saint, while 'beannú' is beatification, an earlier step, or blessing in general.
