Disciple in Irish (Deisceabal): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for disciple?

The Irish for disciple is deisceabal (pronounced “DESH-kuh-bul”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is deisceabail. Depending on context it can also mean follower.

Q: What is the plural of disciple in Irish?

The plural of deisceabal is deisceabail; with the article, na deisceabail means “the disciples”. The genitive plural is deisceabal, as in ainmneacha na ndeisceabal (the names of the disciples).

Q: Does deisceabal have more than one meaning?

Yes. Deisceabal can mean disciple or follower, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “disciple” in Irish

Irish:: deisceabal
English:: disciple, follower
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “DESH-kuh-bul” /ˈdʲɛʃcəbˠəlˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: deisceabail (disciples)
Genitive singular:: deisceabail, an deisceabail (e.g. cosa an deisceabail, the disciple's feet)
Genitive plural:: deisceabal, na ndeisceabal (e.g. ainmneacha na ndeisceabal, the names of the disciples)

What does “deisceabal” mean?

“Deisceabal” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

disciple: A follower of a religious teacher, especially one of the followers of Jesus.Also: apostle, follower.

1 other meaning: follower

2follower: A person who follows and learns from a teacher, leader or school of thought.Also: pupil, adherent.

“Deisceabal” with the article

The plural of disciple in Irish is deisceabail. Here is deisceabal after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an deisceabal

the disciple

No change after an

na deisceabail

the disciples

Plural: no change after na

“Deisceabal” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using deisceabal, the Irish word for disciple.

Bhí dháréag deisceabal ag Íosa.

Jesus had twelve disciples.

Ba é Peadar an deisceabal ba cháiliúla.

Peter was the most famous disciple.

Nigh Íosa cosa na ndeisceabal.

Jesus washed the feet of the disciples.

Lean na deisceabail é go hIarúsailéim.

The disciples followed him to Jerusalem.

Is deisceabal dílis de chuid an fhealsaimh é.

He is a loyal follower of the philosophy.

Scríobh sí faoi shaol an deisceabail sin.

She wrote about the life of that disciple.

Bhí mórán deisceabal ag an máistir sin.

That master had many disciples.

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Disciple in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for disciple?

The Irish for disciple is deisceabal (pronounced “DESH-kuh-bul”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is deisceabail. Depending on context it can also mean follower.

How do you pronounce deisceabal in Irish?

Deisceabal is said like “DESH-kuh-bul” (IPA /ˈdʲɛʃcəbˠəlˠ/).

What is the plural of disciple in Irish?

The plural of deisceabal is deisceabail; with the article, na deisceabail means “the disciples”. The genitive plural is deisceabal, as in ainmneacha na ndeisceabal (the names of the disciples).

Does deisceabal have more than one meaning?

Yes. Deisceabal can mean disciple or follower, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does deisceabal change to dheisceabal or ndeisceabal?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) deisceabal becomes mo dheisceabal (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndeisceabal (eclipsis).

What is the difference between 'deisceabal' and 'aspal'?

'Deisceabal' is any disciple or follower, while 'aspal' means apostle, one sent out to preach, such as the twelve chosen by Jesus.

Disciple in Irish (Deisceabal): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage