Ecclesiastic in Irish (Eaglaiseach): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for ecclesiastic?

The Irish for ecclesiastic is eaglaiseach (pronounced “AG-lish-akh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is eaglaisigh.

Q: What is the plural of ecclesiastic in Irish?

The plural of eaglaiseach is eaglaisigh; with the article, na heaglaisigh means “the ecclesiastics”. The genitive plural is eaglaiseach, as in cruinniú na n-eaglaiseach (the meeting of the clergy).

How to say “ecclesiastic” in Irish

Irish:: eaglaiseach
English:: ecclesiastic
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “AG-lish-akh” /ˈaɡlˠəʃəx/

Various forms

Plural:: eaglaisigh (ecclesiastics)
Genitive singular:: eaglaisigh, an eaglaisigh (e.g. teach an eaglaisigh, the clergyman's house)
Genitive plural:: eaglaiseach, na n-eaglaiseach (e.g. cruinniú na n-eaglaiseach, the meeting of the clergy)

What does “eaglaiseach” mean?

ecclesiastic: A member of the clergy, a person who holds an office in a church.Also: clergyman, churchman, cleric, clergyperson.

“Eaglaiseach” with the article

The plural of ecclesiastic in Irish is eaglaisigh. Here is eaglaiseach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an t-eaglaiseach

the ecclesiastic

Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an

na heaglaisigh

the ecclesiastics

Plural: na adds h before a vowel

“Eaglaiseach” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using eaglaiseach, the Irish word for ecclesiastic.

Is eaglaiseach mór le rá é an tEaspag.

The bishop is a prominent churchman.

Labhair an t-eaglaiseach leis an slua.

The cleric spoke to the crowd.

Bhí eaglaisigh ó gach paróiste ann.

There were clergy from every parish there.

Ba é m'uncail an t-aon eaglaiseach sa teaghlach.

My uncle was the only clergyman in the family.

Scríobh sé leabhar faoi shaol an eaglaisigh.

He wrote a book about the life of the ecclesiastic.

Tháinig na heaglaisigh le chéile sa Róimh.

The churchmen gathered in Rome.

Bhí tionchar mór ag eaglaisigh ar an bpolaitíocht.

Churchmen had great influence on politics.

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Ecclesiastic in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for ecclesiastic?

The Irish for ecclesiastic is eaglaiseach (pronounced “AG-lish-akh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is eaglaisigh.

How do you pronounce eaglaiseach in Irish?

Eaglaiseach is said like “AG-lish-akh” (IPA /ˈaɡlˠəʃəx/).

What is the plural of ecclesiastic in Irish?

The plural of eaglaiseach is eaglaisigh; with the article, na heaglaisigh means “the ecclesiastics”. The genitive plural is eaglaiseach, as in cruinniú na n-eaglaiseach (the meeting of the clergy).

Why does eaglaiseach sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-eaglaiseach (the ecclesiastic), a heaglaiseach (her ecclesiastic), a n-eaglaiseach (their ecclesiastic), na heaglaisigh (the ecclesiastics).

How is 'eaglaiseach' different from 'cléir'?

'Eaglaiseach' is one individual churchman, while 'cléir' is a collective noun for the clergy as a body.

Ecclesiastic in Irish (Eaglaiseach): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage