HeyRuaHow to say “faith” in Irish
- Irish:
- creideamh
- English:
- faith, religion, belief
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KREJ-uv” /ˈkɾʲɛdʲəw/
- Plural:
- creidimh (faiths)
- Genitive singular:
- creidimh, an chreidimh (e.g. saoirse creidimh, freedom of religion)
- Genitive plural:
- creideamh, na gcreideamh (e.g. lucht na gcreideamh éagsúil, people of the various religions)
What does “creideamh” mean?
“Creideamh” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- faith
- Religious faith or trust in God or a set of spiritual teachings.Also: religious faith, belief.
2 other meanings: religion or belief
- 2religion
- A particular religion or creed followed by a group of people.Also: creed, denomination, faith.
- 3belief
- Belief or trust that something is true, or confidence in someone.Also: trust, credence, confidence.
Other Irish words for faith: reiligiún (religion)
“Creideamh” with the article
The plural of faith in Irish is creidimh. Here is creideamh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Creideamh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using creideamh, the Irish word for faith.
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Faith in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for faith?
The Irish for faith is creideamh (pronounced “KREJ-uv”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is creidimh. Depending on context it can also mean religion or belief.
How do you pronounce creideamh in Irish?
Creideamh is said like “KREJ-uv” (IPA /ˈkɾʲɛdʲəw/).
What is the plural of faith in Irish?
The plural of creideamh is creidimh; with the article, na creidimh means “the faiths”. The genitive plural is creideamh, as in lucht na gcreideamh éagsúil (people of the various religions).
Does creideamh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Creideamh can mean faith, religion or belief, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does creideamh change to chreideamh or gcreideamh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) creideamh becomes mo chreideamh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcreideamh (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'creideamh' and 'creidiúint'?
'Creideamh' is faith or religion, while 'creidiúint' means credit or credibility, as in 'creidiúint a thabhairt do dhuine'.
How do I ask someone's religion?
You can say 'Cén creideamh atá agat?', meaning what religion are you.
