HeyRuaHow to say “Communion” in Irish
- Irish:
- Comaoineach
- English:
- Communion
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KUM-ee-nyukh” /ˈkoməiːnʲəx/
- Plural:
- Comaoineacha (Communions)
- Genitive singular:
- Comaoineach, na Comaoineach (e.g. lá na Comaoineach, Communion day)
- Genitive plural:
- Comaoineach, na gComaoineach (e.g. líon na gComaoineach, the number of Communions)
What does “Comaoineach” mean?
- Communion
- The Christian sacrament in which consecrated bread and wine are received; Holy Communion.Also: Holy Communion, Eucharist, Sacrament.
“Comaoineach” with the article
The plural of Communion in Irish is Comaoineacha. Here is Comaoineach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Comaoineach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Comaoineach, the Irish word for Communion.
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Phrases with “Comaoineach”
Communion in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Communion?
The Irish for Communion is Comaoineach (pronounced “KUM-ee-nyukh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is Comaoineacha.
How do you pronounce Comaoineach in Irish?
Comaoineach is said like “KUM-ee-nyukh” (IPA /ˈkoməiːnʲəx/).
What is the plural of Communion in Irish?
The plural of Comaoineach is Comaoineacha; with the article, na Comaoineacha means “the Communions”. The genitive plural is Comaoineach, as in líon na gComaoineach (the number of Communions).
Why does Comaoineach change to Chomaoineach or gComaoineach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) Comaoineach becomes mo Chomaoineach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gComaoineach (eclipsis).
How do I say 'to go to Communion'?
Say 'dul chun Comaoineach', using the genitive after chun, e.g. 'Chuaigh sé chun Comaoineach'.
