HeyRuaHow to say “confessor” in Irish
- Irish:
- coinfeasóir
- English:
- confessor, confessor (saint)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KIN-fyas-oar” /ˈkʲɪnʲfʲasoːrʲ/
- Plural:
- coinfeasóirí (confessors)
- Genitive singular:
- coinfeasóra, an choinfeasóra (e.g. teach an choinfeasóra, the confessor's house)
- Genitive plural:
- coinfeasóirí, na gcoinfeasóirí (e.g. liosta na gcoinfeasóirí, a list of confessors)
What does “coinfeasóir” mean?
“Coinfeasóir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- confessor
- A priest who hears confessions and gives spiritual guidance.Also: father confessor, priest confessor.
1 other meaning: confessor (saint)
- 2confessor (saint)
- A saint honoured for holy life and faith, though not martyred.Also: confessor, saint confessor.
“Coinfeasóir” with the article
The plural of confessor in Irish is coinfeasóirí. Here is coinfeasóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Coinfeasóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using coinfeasóir, the Irish word for confessor.
Other nouns in Irish
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Confessor in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for confessor?
The Irish for confessor is coinfeasóir (pronounced “KIN-fyas-oar”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is coinfeasóirí. Depending on context it can also mean confessor (saint).
How do you pronounce coinfeasóir in Irish?
Coinfeasóir is said like “KIN-fyas-oar” (IPA /ˈkʲɪnʲfʲasoːrʲ/).
What is the plural of confessor in Irish?
The plural of coinfeasóir is coinfeasóirí; with the article, na coinfeasóirí means “the confessors”. The genitive plural is coinfeasóirí, as in liosta na gcoinfeasóirí (a list of confessors).
Does coinfeasóir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Coinfeasóir can mean confessor or confessor (saint), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does coinfeasóir change to choinfeasóir or gcoinfeasóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) coinfeasóir becomes mo choinfeasóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcoinfeasóir (eclipsis).
Is coinfeasóir the person who confesses?
No, coinfeasóir is the priest who hears confession; the act of confessing is faoistin, and to confess is faoistin a dhéanamh.
