Franciscan in Irish (Proinsiasach): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for Franciscan?

The Irish for Franciscan is Proinsiasach (pronounced “PRIN-shee-uh-sukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is Proinsiasaigh.

Q: What is the plural of Franciscan in Irish?

The plural of Proinsiasach is Proinsiasaigh; with the article, na Proinsiasaigh means “the Franciscans”. The genitive plural is Proinsiasach, as in mainistir na bProinsiasach (the Franciscans' friary).

How to say “Franciscan” in Irish

Irish:: Proinsiasach
English:: Franciscan
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “PRIN-shee-uh-sukh” /ˈpɾʲɪnʲʃiəsˠəx/

Various forms

Plural:: Proinsiasaigh (Franciscans)
Genitive singular:: Proinsiasaigh, an Phroinsiasaigh (e.g. aibíd an Phroinsiasaigh, the Franciscan's habit)
Genitive plural:: Proinsiasach, na bProinsiasach (e.g. mainistir na bProinsiasach, the Franciscans' friary)

What does “Proinsiasach” mean?

Franciscan: A member of the religious order founded by Saint Francis of Assisi, such as a friar.Also: Franciscan friar, grey friar, friar.

“Proinsiasach” with the article

The plural of Franciscan in Irish is Proinsiasaigh. Here is Proinsiasach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an Proinsiasach

the Franciscan

No change after an

na Proinsiasaigh

the Franciscans

Plural: no change after na

“Proinsiasach” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using Proinsiasach, the Irish word for Franciscan.

Is Proinsiasach é an sagart sin.

That priest is a Franciscan.

Tháinig na Proinsiasaigh go hÉirinn sa tríú haois déag.

The Franciscans came to Ireland in the thirteenth century.

Chonaic mé an Proinsiasach ag siúl sa bhaile.

I saw the Franciscan walking in the town.

Tá seanmhainistir na bProinsiasach ar bhruach na habhann.

The old Franciscan friary is on the riverbank.

Bhí m'uncail ina Phroinsiasach ar feadh blianta.

My uncle was a Franciscan for years.

Scríobh Proinsiasaigh Annála Ríochta Éireann.

Franciscans wrote the Annals of the Kingdom of Ireland.

Labhair mé le Proinsiasach i Lobháin.

I spoke with a Franciscan in Louvain.

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Franciscan in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for Franciscan?

The Irish for Franciscan is Proinsiasach (pronounced “PRIN-shee-uh-sukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is Proinsiasaigh.

How do you pronounce Proinsiasach in Irish?

Proinsiasach is said like “PRIN-shee-uh-sukh” (IPA /ˈpɾʲɪnʲʃiəsˠəx/).

What is the plural of Franciscan in Irish?

The plural of Proinsiasach is Proinsiasaigh; with the article, na Proinsiasaigh means “the Franciscans”. The genitive plural is Proinsiasach, as in mainistir na bProinsiasach (the Franciscans' friary).

Why does Proinsiasach change to Phroinsiasach or bProinsiasach?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) Proinsiasach becomes mo Phroinsiasach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bProinsiasach (eclipsis).

Is Proinsiasach also an adjective?

Yes, it can be used as an adjective, as in 'bráthair Proinsiasach', a Franciscan friar.

What is the connection with the name Proinsias?

Proinsiasach comes from Proinsias, the Irish form of Francis, after Saint Francis of Assisi (San Proinsias).

Franciscan in Irish (Proinsiasach): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage