HeyRuaHow to say “cardinal sin” in Irish
- Irish:
- ceannpheaca
- English:
- cardinal sin
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KYOWN-fak-uh” /ˈcaunˌfʲakə/
- Plural:
- ceannpheacaí (cardinal sins)
- Genitive singular:
- ceannpheaca, an cheannpheaca (e.g. ainm an cheannpheaca, the name of the cardinal sin)
- Genitive plural:
- ceannpheacaí, na gceannpheacaí (e.g. liosta na gceannpheacaí, the list of the cardinal sins)
What does “ceannpheaca” mean?
- cardinal sin
- One of the seven deadly sins in Christian teaching, such as pride or greed.Also: deadly sin, capital sin, mortal sin.
“Ceannpheaca” with the article
The plural of cardinal sin in Irish is ceannpheacaí. Here is ceannpheaca after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ceannpheaca” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ceannpheaca, the Irish word for cardinal sin.
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Cardinal sin in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cardinal sin?
The Irish for cardinal sin is ceannpheaca (pronounced “KYOWN-fak-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ceannpheacaí.
How do you pronounce ceannpheaca in Irish?
Ceannpheaca is said like “KYOWN-fak-uh” (IPA /ˈcaunˌfʲakə/).
What is the plural of cardinal sin in Irish?
The plural of ceannpheaca is ceannpheacaí; with the article, na ceannpheacaí means “the cardinal sins”. The genitive plural is ceannpheacaí, as in liosta na gceannpheacaí (the list of the cardinal sins).
Why does ceannpheaca change to cheannpheaca or gceannpheaca?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ceannpheaca becomes mo cheannpheaca (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gceannpheaca (eclipsis).
How is 'ceannpheaca' different from 'peaca marfach'?
'Ceannpheaca' is one of the seven deadly sins, while 'peaca marfach' is a mortal sin in general, the opposite of 'peaca solathach' (venial sin).
