HeyRuaHow to say “confession” in Irish
- Irish:
- faoistin
- English:
- confession, admission
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FEESH-tchin” /ˈfˠiːʃtʲənʲ/
- Plural:
- faoistiní (confessions)
- Genitive singular:
- faoistine, na faoistine (e.g. bosca na faoistine, the confession box)
- Genitive plural:
- faoistiní, na bhfaoistiní (e.g. éisteacht faoistiní, hearing confessions)
What does “faoistin” mean?
“Faoistin” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- confession
- The sacrament in which a person tells their sins to a priest to receive forgiveness.Also: sacrament of penance, shrift.
1 other meaning: admission
- 2admission
- An open acknowledgement or avowal of something one has done or believes.Also: confession, avowal, acknowledgement.
Other Irish words for confession: admháil (admission)
“Faoistin” with the article
The plural of confession in Irish is faoistiní. Here is faoistin after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Faoistin” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using faoistin, the Irish word for confession.
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Confession in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for confession?
The Irish for confession is faoistin (pronounced “FEESH-tchin”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is faoistiní. Depending on context it can also mean admission.
How do you pronounce faoistin in Irish?
Faoistin is said like “FEESH-tchin” (IPA /ˈfˠiːʃtʲənʲ/).
What is the plural of confession in Irish?
The plural of faoistin is faoistiní; with the article, na faoistiní means “the confessions”. The genitive plural is faoistiní, as in éisteacht faoistiní (hearing confessions).
Does faoistin have more than one meaning?
Yes. Faoistin can mean confession or admission, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does faoistin change to fhaoistin or bhfaoistin?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) faoistin becomes m'fhaoistin (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfaoistin (eclipsis).
How do you say 'go to confession' in Irish?
The usual phrase is 'dul chun faoistine' or 'dul faoi fhaoistin', for example 'Chuaigh sé chun faoistine'.
Is 'faoistin' used for a police confession too?
Yes, 'faoistin' can mean any confession, but for admitting a fact 'admháil' is also very common.
