HeyRuaHow to say “deacon” in Irish
- Irish:
- deagánach
- English:
- deacon, dean
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DYAG-aw-nukh” /ˈdʲaɡɑːnˠəx/
- Plural:
- deagánaigh (deacons)
- Genitive singular:
- deagánaigh, an deagánaigh (e.g. éide an deagánaigh, the deacon's vestments)
- Genitive plural:
- deagánach, na ndeagánach (e.g. oirniú na ndeagánach, the ordination of the deacons)
What does “deagánach” mean?
“Deagánach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- deacon
- A member of the clergy ranking below a priest, or a lay officer in some Protestant churches.Also: church deacon, ordained deacon.
1 other meaning: dean
- 2dean
- The head of a cathedral chapter or of a university faculty (in the latter sense more often 'déan').
“Deagánach” with the article
The plural of deacon in Irish is deagánaigh. Here is deagánach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Deagánach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using deagánach, the Irish word for deacon.
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Deacon in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for deacon?
The Irish for deacon is deagánach (pronounced “DYAG-aw-nukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is deagánaigh. Depending on context it can also mean dean.
How do you pronounce deagánach in Irish?
Deagánach is said like “DYAG-aw-nukh” (IPA /ˈdʲaɡɑːnˠəx/).
What is the plural of deacon in Irish?
The plural of deagánach is deagánaigh; with the article, na deagánaigh means “the deacons”. The genitive plural is deagánach, as in oirniú na ndeagánach (the ordination of the deacons).
Does deagánach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Deagánach can mean deacon or dean, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does deagánach change to dheagánach or ndeagánach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) deagánach becomes mo dheagánach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndeagánach (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'deagánach' and 'déan'?
'Deagánach' is a deacon, an ordained minister below a priest, while 'déan' is a dean, head of a cathedral chapter or university faculty.
