HeyRuaHow to say “forgiveness” in Irish
- Irish:
- maiteachas
- English:
- forgiveness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MAT-yukh-us” /ˈmatʲəxəs/
- Genitive singular:
- maiteachais, an mhaiteachais (e.g. spiorad an mhaiteachais, the spirit of forgiveness)
What does “maiteachas” mean?
- forgiveness
- The act or quality of forgiving someone for a wrong they have done.Also: pardon, remission, forgiving.
Other Irish words for forgiveness: maithiúnas (forgiveness), pardún (pardon), maitheamh (forgiveness)
“Maiteachas” with the article
Here is maiteachas after the article (an t-alt).
“Maiteachas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using maiteachas, the Irish word for forgiveness.
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Forgiveness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for forgiveness?
The Irish for forgiveness is maiteachas (pronounced “MAT-yukh-us”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce maiteachas in Irish?
Maiteachas is said like “MAT-yukh-us” (IPA /ˈmatʲəxəs/).
Does maiteachas have a plural?
No plural form is given for maiteachas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does maiteachas change to mhaiteachas?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhaiteachas. After ár (our) it stays ár maiteachas, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'maiteachas' and 'maithiúnas'?
Both mean forgiveness; 'maithiúnas' is very common in speech and religious language, while 'maiteachas' is a standard alternative. Both relate to the verb 'maith' (forgive).
