HeyRuaHow to say “ecumenism” in Irish
- Irish:
- éacúiméineachas
- English:
- ecumenism
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AY-koo-mayn-yuh-khus” /ˈeːkuːmʲeːnʲəxəsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- éacúiméineachais, an éacúiméineachais (e.g. gluaiseacht an éacúiméineachais, the ecumenical movement)
What does “éacúiméineachas” mean?
- ecumenism
- The movement or effort to promote unity and cooperation between the different Christian churches.Also: ecumenical movement, church unity, interchurch cooperation.
“Éacúiméineachas” with the article
Here is éacúiméineachas after the article (an t-alt).
“Éacúiméineachas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using éacúiméineachas, the Irish word for ecumenism.
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Ecumenism in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ecumenism?
The Irish for ecumenism is éacúiméineachas (pronounced “AY-koo-mayn-yuh-khus”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce éacúiméineachas in Irish?
Éacúiméineachas is said like “AY-koo-mayn-yuh-khus” (IPA /ˈeːkuːmʲeːnʲəxəsˠ/).
Does éacúiméineachas have a plural?
No plural form is given for éacúiméineachas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does éacúiméineachas sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-éacúiméineachas (the ecumenism), a héacúiméineachas (her ecumenism), a n-éacúiméineachas (their ecumenism).
What is the adjective related to 'éacúiméineachas'?
The adjective is 'éacúiméineach', meaning ecumenical, as in 'seirbhís éacúiméineach' (an ecumenical service).
