Christianity in Irish (Críostúlacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for Christianity?

The Irish for Christianity is Críostúlacht (pronounced “KREES-too-lukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean Christian charity.

Q: Does Críostúlacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Críostúlacht can mean Christianity or Christian charity, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “Christianity” in Irish

Irish:: Críostúlacht
English:: Christianity, Christian charity
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “KREES-too-lukht” /ˈkɾʲiːsˠt̪ˠuːl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: Críostúlachta, na Críostúlachta (e.g. luachanna na Críostúlachta, the values of Christianity)

What does “Críostúlacht” mean?

“Críostúlacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

Christianity: The quality of being Christian, Christian belief and conduct.Also: Christian faith, christianness.

1 other meaning: Christian charity

2Christian charity: Kindness and decency of the kind expected of a good Christian.Also: decency, kindness, humanity.

Other Irish words for Christianity: Críostaíocht (Christianity)

“Críostúlacht” with the article

Here is Críostúlacht after the article (an t-alt).

an Chríostúlacht

the Christianity

Lenition: C becomes Ch after an (feminine noun)

“Críostúlacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using Críostúlacht, the Irish word for Christianity.

Tháinig an Chríostúlacht go hÉirinn sa chúigiú haois.

Christianity came to Ireland in the fifth century.

Níl Críostúlacht ar bith ag baint leis.

There's no Christian charity in him at all.

Bhí sé ag scríobh faoi stair na Críostúlachta.

He was writing about the history of Christianity.

Is í an Chríostúlacht an creideamh is mó ar domhan.

Christianity is the largest religion in the world.

Tá suim agam i bhfréamhacha na Críostúlachta.

I'm interested in the roots of Christianity.

Ní raibh mórán Críostúlachta sa mhéid a rinne siad.

There wasn't much Christian charity in what they did.

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Christianity in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for Christianity?

The Irish for Christianity is Críostúlacht (pronounced “KREES-too-lukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean Christian charity.

How do you pronounce Críostúlacht in Irish?

Críostúlacht is said like “KREES-too-lukht” (IPA /ˈkɾʲiːsˠt̪ˠuːl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).

Does Críostúlacht have a plural?

No. Críostúlacht is a name, so it is used in the singular only.

Does Críostúlacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Críostúlacht can mean Christianity or Christian charity, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does Críostúlacht change to Chríostúlacht or gCríostúlacht?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) Críostúlacht becomes mo Chríostúlacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gCríostúlacht (eclipsis).

What is the difference between Críostúlacht and Críostaíocht?

Both can mean Christianity, but Críostúlacht often stresses Christian decency or charity in behaviour, while Críostaíocht more often refers to the religion and its doctrine.

Christianity in Irish (Críostúlacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage