HeyRuaHow to say “ecclesiastical” in Irish
- Irish:
- eaglasta
- English:
- ecclesiastical
- Word type:
- adjective
- More ecclesiastical:
- níos eaglasta
- Most ecclesiastical:
- is eaglasta
- Pronunciation:
- “AG-lus-ta” /ˈaɡləstˠə/
What does “eaglasta” mean?
- ecclesiastical
- Belonging to or connected with the Church or the clergy.Also: church, clerical, of the church.
“Eaglasta” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is eaglasta after dlí (law, masculine), after cúirt (court, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, eaglasta.
More ecclesiastical, most ecclesiastical, very ecclesiastical
Bhí an teideal níos eaglasta ná mar a cheap mé. The title was more ecclesiastical than I thought.
| more ecclesiastical | níos eaglasta | in the past tense: ní b'eaglasta |
|---|---|---|
| most ecclesiastical | is eaglasta | in the past tense: ab eaglasta |
| as ecclesiastical as | chomh heaglasta le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very ecclesiastical | an-eaglasta | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too ecclesiastical | ró-eaglasta | ró- lenites |
“Eaglasta” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Ecclesiastical in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ecclesiastical?
The Irish for ecclesiastical is eaglasta (pronounced “AG-lus-ta”). It comes after the noun: dlí eaglasta, an ecclesiastical law; cúirt eaglasta, an ecclesiastical court.
How do you say more ecclesiastical and most ecclesiastical in Irish?
níos eaglasta is more ecclesiastical and is eaglasta is most ecclesiastical. In the past tense they become ní b'eaglasta and ab eaglasta.
How do you say very ecclesiastical in Irish?
an-eaglasta. Too ecclesiastical is ró-eaglasta, and as ecclesiastical as is chomh heaglasta le.
What is the opposite of 'eaglasta'?
For lay or secular matters use 'tuata' or 'saolta', as in 'cúrsaí saolta' (worldly affairs).
