HeyRuaHow to say “catechism” in Irish
- Irish:
- caiticeasma
- English:
- catechism
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAT-ih-kyas-muh” /ˈkatʲɪcasˠmˠə/
- Plural:
- caiticeasmaí (catechisms)
- Genitive singular:
- caiticeasma, an chaiticeasma (e.g. ceachtanna an chaiticeasma, the lessons of the catechism)
- Genitive plural:
- caiticeasmaí, na gcaiticeasmaí (e.g. údair na gcaiticeasmaí, the authors of the catechisms)
What does “caiticeasma” mean?
- catechism
- A book or set of questions and answers teaching the basic beliefs of a religion, especially Christian doctrine.Also: religious instruction book, Christian doctrine.
“Caiticeasma” with the article
The plural of catechism in Irish is caiticeasmaí. Here is caiticeasma after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Caiticeasma” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using caiticeasma, the Irish word for catechism.
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Catechism in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for catechism?
The Irish for catechism is caiticeasma (pronounced “KAT-ih-kyas-muh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is caiticeasmaí.
How do you pronounce caiticeasma in Irish?
Caiticeasma is said like “KAT-ih-kyas-muh” (IPA /ˈkatʲɪcasˠmˠə/).
What is the plural of catechism in Irish?
The plural of caiticeasma is caiticeasmaí; with the article, na caiticeasmaí means “the catechisms”. The genitive plural is caiticeasmaí, as in údair na gcaiticeasmaí (the authors of the catechisms).
Why does caiticeasma change to chaiticeasma or gcaiticeasma?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) caiticeasma becomes mo chaiticeasma (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcaiticeasma (eclipsis).
Is there another Irish word used for catechism?
Yes, older and traditional usage often speaks of 'an teagasc Críostaí', meaning Christian doctrine, for the catechism taught to children.
