HeyRuaHow to say “cathedral” in Irish
- Irish:
- ardeaglais
- English:
- cathedral
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AWRD-ag-lish” /ˈɑːɾˠdˠˌaɡlˠəʃ/
- Plural:
- ardeaglaisí (cathedrals)
- Genitive singular:
- ardeaglaise, na hardeaglaise (e.g. cloigtheach na hardeaglaise, the bell tower of the cathedral)
- Genitive plural:
- ardeaglaisí, na n-ardeaglaisí (e.g. ailtireacht na n-ardeaglaisí, the architecture of the cathedrals)
What does “ardeaglais” mean?
- cathedral
- The main church of a diocese, where the bishop has his seat.Also: cathedral church, minster.
“Ardeaglais” with the article
The plural of cathedral in Irish is ardeaglaisí. Here is ardeaglais after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ardeaglais” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ardeaglais, the Irish word for cathedral.
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Cathedral in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cathedral?
The Irish for cathedral is ardeaglais (pronounced “AWRD-ag-lish”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is ardeaglaisí.
How do you pronounce ardeaglais in Irish?
Ardeaglais is said like “AWRD-ag-lish” (IPA /ˈɑːɾˠdˠˌaɡlˠəʃ/).
What is the plural of cathedral in Irish?
The plural of ardeaglais is ardeaglaisí; with the article, na hardeaglaisí means “the cathedrals”. The genitive plural is ardeaglaisí, as in ailtireacht na n-ardeaglaisí (the architecture of the cathedrals).
Why does ardeaglais sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an ardeaglais (the cathedral), a hardeaglais (her cathedral), a n-ardeaglais (their cathedral), na hardeaglaisí (the cathedrals).
What is the difference between ardeaglais and eaglais?
Eaglais is any church, while ardeaglais (literally 'high church') is a cathedral, the bishop's principal church. A small chapel is séipéal.
