Circumcision in Irish (Timpeallghearradh): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for circumcision?

The Irish for circumcision is timpeallghearradh (pronounced “TIM-pul-yar-oo”). It’s a masculine noun.

How to say “circumcision” in Irish

Irish:: timpeallghearradh
English:: circumcision
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “TIM-pul-yar-oo” /ˈtʲɪmʲpʲəlˌjaːɾˠə/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: timpeallghearrtha, an timpeallghearrtha (e.g. lá an timpeallghearrtha, the day of the circumcision)

What does “timpeallghearradh” mean?

circumcision: The cutting away of the foreskin, done for religious, cultural or medical reasons.Also: circumcising.

“Timpeallghearradh” with the article

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

an timpeallghearradh

the circumcision

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“Timpeallghearradh” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using timpeallghearradh, the Irish word for circumcision.

Is gnás reiligiúnach é an timpeallghearradh i roinnt creideamh.

Circumcision is a religious custom in some faiths.

Rinneadh timpeallghearradh ar an leanbh san ospidéal.

The baby was circumcised in the hospital.

Labhair an dochtúir faoi bhuntáistí an timpeallghearrtha.

The doctor spoke about the benefits of circumcision.

Luaitear an timpeallghearradh go minic sa Bhíobla.

Circumcision is often mentioned in the Bible.

Ní raibh pian mhór ann tar éis an timpeallghearrtha.

There wasn't much pain after the circumcision.

Tá díospóireacht ann faoin timpeallghearradh sa lá atá inniu ann.

There is debate about circumcision nowadays.

Bhí searmanas ann i gcomhair an timpeallghearrtha.

There was a ceremony for the circumcision.

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Circumcision in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for circumcision?

The Irish for circumcision is timpeallghearradh (pronounced “TIM-pul-yar-oo”). It’s a masculine noun.

How do you pronounce timpeallghearradh in Irish?

Timpeallghearradh is said like “TIM-pul-yar-oo” (IPA /ˈtʲɪmʲpʲəlˌjaːɾˠə/).

Does timpeallghearradh have a plural?

No plural form is given for timpeallghearradh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does timpeallghearradh change to thimpeallghearradh or dtimpeallghearradh?

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

How is 'timpeallghearradh' formed?

It combines 'timpeall' (around) and 'gearradh' (cutting), literally 'cutting around'. The verb is 'timpeallghearr' (circumcise).

Circumcision in Irish (Timpeallghearradh): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage