HeyRuaHow to say “epistle” in Irish
- Irish:
- eipistil
- English:
- epistle
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “EP-ish-til” /ˈɛpʲɪʃtʲɪlʲ/
- Plural:
- eipistilí (epistles)
- Genitive singular:
- eipistile, na heipistile (e.g. téacs na heipistile, the text of the epistle)
- Genitive plural:
- eipistilí, na n-eipistilí (e.g. údar na n-eipistilí, the author of the epistles)
What does “eipistil” mean?
- epistle
- A formal or literary letter, especially one of the letters of the apostles in the New Testament.Also: letter, apostolic letter.
“Eipistil” with the article
The plural of epistle in Irish is eipistilí. Here is eipistil after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Eipistil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using eipistil, the Irish word for epistle.
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Epistle in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for epistle?
The Irish for epistle is eipistil (pronounced “EP-ish-til”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is eipistilí.
How do you pronounce eipistil in Irish?
Eipistil is said like “EP-ish-til” (IPA /ˈɛpʲɪʃtʲɪlʲ/).
What is the plural of epistle in Irish?
The plural of eipistil is eipistilí; with the article, na heipistilí means “the epistles”. The genitive plural is eipistilí, as in údar na n-eipistilí (the author of the epistles).
Why does eipistil sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an eipistil (the epistle), a heipistil (her epistle), a n-eipistil (their epistle), na heipistilí (the epistles).
Is 'eipistil' the normal word for a letter?
No, an everyday letter is 'litir'; 'eipistil' is used mainly for the biblical epistles or very formal literary letters.
