HeyRuaHow to say “Eucharist” in Irish
- Irish:
- Eocairist
- English:
- Eucharist
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “UK-ur-ish-tch” /ˈɔkəɾʲɪʃtʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- Eocairiste, na hEocairiste (e.g. sacraimint na hEocairiste, the sacrament of the Eucharist)
What does “Eocairist” mean?
- Eucharist
- The Christian sacrament in which consecrated bread and wine are received as the body and blood of Christ.Also: Holy Communion, Sacrament, Blessed Sacrament.
“Eocairist” with the article
Here is Eocairist after the article (an t-alt).
an Eocairist
the Eucharist
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Eocairist” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Eocairist, the Irish word for Eucharist.
Is sacraimint í an Eocairist.
The Eucharist is a sacrament.
Ghlac sí an Eocairist den chéad uair inné.
She received the Eucharist for the first time yesterday.
Bhí ceiliúradh na hEocairiste ar siúl sa séipéal.
The celebration of the Eucharist was taking place in the church.
Labhair an sagart faoin Eocairist sa tseanmóir.
The priest spoke about the Eucharist in the sermon.
Creideann Caitlicigh i láithreacht Chríost san Eocairist.
Catholics believe in the presence of Christ in the Eucharist.
Tá Comhdháil na hEocairiste ar siúl i mBaile Átha Cliath.
The Eucharistic Congress is being held in Dublin.
Is í an Eocairist croílár an Aifrinn.
The Eucharist is the heart of the Mass.
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Eucharist in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Eucharist?
The Irish for Eucharist is Eocairist (pronounced “UK-ur-ish-tch”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce Eocairist in Irish?
Eocairist is said like “UK-ur-ish-tch” (IPA /ˈɔkəɾʲɪʃtʲ/).
Does Eocairist have a plural?
No. Eocairist is a name, so it is used in the singular only.
Why does Eocairist sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an Eocairist (the Eucharist), a hEocairist (her Eucharist), a nEocairist (their Eucharist).
What is the difference between Eocairist and Comaoineach?
Eocairist is the sacrament itself, while Comaoineach (Holy Communion) usually refers to receiving it, as in 'dul chun Comaoineach'.
