HeyRuaHow to say “crucifixion” in Irish
- Irish:
- céasadh
- English:
- crucifixion, torment
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- céas, to crucify (ag céasadh, crucifying)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KAY-suh” /ˈceːsˠə/
- Plural:
- céasta (crucifixions)
- Genitive singular:
- céasta, an chéasta (e.g. Aoine an Chéasta, Good Friday)
- Genitive plural:
- céasta, na gcéasta (e.g. Stáisiúin na gCéasta, the Stations of the Cross)
What does “céasadh” mean?
“Céasadh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- crucifixion
- The act of crucifying someone, especially the Crucifixion of Christ; verbal noun of the verb céas.Also: crucifying.
1 other meaning: torment
- 2torment
- Great suffering or torture inflicted on someone, or the act of tormenting them; verbal noun of céas.Also: torture, suffering, agony.
“Céasadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, céasadh means crucifying: it is the verbal noun of the verb céas (to crucify). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Céasadh” with the article
The plural of crucifixion in Irish is céasta. Here is céasadh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Céasadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using céasadh, the Irish word for crucifixion.
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Crucifixion in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for crucifixion?
The Irish for crucifixion is céasadh (pronounced “KAY-suh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is céasta. Depending on context it can also mean torment.
How do you pronounce céasadh in Irish?
Céasadh is said like “KAY-suh” (IPA /ˈceːsˠə/).
What is the plural of crucifixion in Irish?
The plural of céasadh is céasta; with the article, na céasta means “the crucifixions”. The genitive plural is céasta, as in Stáisiúin na gCéasta (the Stations of the Cross).
Does céasadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Céasadh can mean crucifixion or torment, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does céasadh change to chéasadh or gcéasadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) céasadh becomes mo chéasadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcéasadh (eclipsis).
What is the difference between céasadh and páis?
Páis usually means the Passion of Christ as a whole, while céasadh is the crucifixion itself or any torment; Aoine an Chéasta is Good Friday.
