HeyRuaHow to say “evangelist” in Irish
- Irish:
- soiscéalaí
- English:
- evangelist
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SISH-kay-lee” /ˈsɪʃceːl̪ˠiː/
- Plural:
- soiscéalaithe (evangelists)
- Genitive singular:
- soiscéalaí, an tsoiscéalaí (e.g. leabhar an tsoiscéalaí, the evangelist's book)
- Genitive plural:
- soiscéalaithe, na soiscéalaithe (e.g. siombailí na soiscéalaithe, symbols of the evangelists)
What does “soiscéalaí” mean?
“Soiscéalaí” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- evangelist
- One of the four writers of the Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke or John.Also: gospel writer.
1 other meaning:
- 2evangelist
- A person who preaches the Christian gospel, especially a travelling preacher.Also: preacher, gospel preacher.
“Soiscéalaí” with the article
The plural of evangelist in Irish is soiscéalaithe. Here is soiscéalaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Soiscéalaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using soiscéalaí, the Irish word for evangelist.
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Evangelist in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for evangelist?
The Irish for evangelist is soiscéalaí (pronounced “SISH-kay-lee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is soiscéalaithe.
How do you pronounce soiscéalaí in Irish?
Soiscéalaí is said like “SISH-kay-lee” (IPA /ˈsɪʃceːl̪ˠiː/).
What is the plural of evangelist in Irish?
The plural of soiscéalaí is soiscéalaithe; with the article, na soiscéalaithe means “the evangelists”. The genitive plural is soiscéalaithe, as in siombailí na soiscéalaithe (symbols of the evangelists).
Why does soiscéalaí change to shoiscéalaí?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shoiscéalaí. After ár (our) it stays ár soiscéalaí, because s does not take eclipsis.
How is soiscéalaí related to soiscéal?
Soiscéal means 'gospel', and soiscéalaí is the person who wrote or preaches it, an evangelist.
