HeyRuaHow to say “Catholic” in Irish
- Irish:
- Caitliceach
- English:
- Catholic
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KAT-lik-ukh” /ˈkatʲlʲɪcəx/
- Plural:
- Caitliceacigh (Catholics)
- Genitive singular:
- Caitliceacigh, an Chaitliceacigh (e.g. creideamh an Chaitliceacigh, the faith of the Catholic)
- Genitive plural:
- Caitliceach, na gCaitliceach (e.g. eaglais na gCaitliceach, the church of the Catholics)
What does “Caitliceach” mean?
- Catholic
- A person who belongs to the Roman Catholic Church.Also: Roman Catholic, Catholic person.
“Caitliceach” with the article
The plural of Catholic in Irish is Caitliceacigh. Here is Caitliceach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Caitliceach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Caitliceach, the Irish word for Catholic.
Other nouns in Irish
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Catholic in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Catholic?
The Irish for Catholic is Caitliceach (pronounced “KAT-lik-ukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is Caitliceacigh.
How do you pronounce Caitliceach in Irish?
Caitliceach is said like “KAT-lik-ukh” (IPA /ˈkatʲlʲɪcəx/).
What is the plural of Catholic in Irish?
The plural of Caitliceach is Caitliceacigh; with the article, na Caitliceacigh means “the Catholics”. The genitive plural is Caitliceach, as in eaglais na gCaitliceach (the church of the Catholics).
Why does Caitliceach change to Chaitliceach or gCaitliceach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) Caitliceach becomes mo Chaitliceach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gCaitliceach (eclipsis).
Is Caitliceach also an adjective?
Yes, caitliceach is also the adjective 'Catholic', as in an Eaglais Chaitliceach, 'the Catholic Church'.
How do I say 'I am a Catholic'?
Use the copula: Is Caitliceach mé.
