HeyRuaHow to say “graveyard” in Irish
- Irish:
- reilig
- English:
- graveyard
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “REL-ig” /ˈɾˠɛlʲɪɟ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- reiligí (graveyards)
- Genitive singular:
- reilige, na reilige (e.g. geata na reilige, the graveyard gate)
- Genitive plural:
- reiligí, na reiligí (e.g. cosaint na reiligí, the protection of the graveyards)
What does “reilig” mean?
- graveyard
- A place where dead people are buried, often beside a church.Also: cemetery, burial ground, churchyard.
“Reilig” with the article
The plural of graveyard in Irish is reiligí. Here is reilig after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an reilig
the graveyard
No change after an
na reiligí
the graveyards
Plural: no change after na
“Reilig” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using reilig, the Irish word for graveyard.
Tá seanreilig i lár chathair Bhoston.
There is an old cemetery in the centre of Boston.
Cuireadh mo sheanmháthair sa reilig sin.
My grandmother was buried in that graveyard.
Chuamar go dtí an reilig Dé Domhnaigh.
We went to the graveyard on Sunday.
Tá an reilig in aice an tséipéil.
The graveyard is beside the chapel.
Tá go leor reiligí stairiúla sa cheantar seo.
There are many historic graveyards in this area.
Ní maith liom siúl thar reilig istoíche.
I don't like walking past a graveyard at night.
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Graveyard in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for graveyard?
The Irish for graveyard is reilig (pronounced “REL-ig”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is reiligí.
How do you pronounce reilig in Irish?
Reilig is said like “REL-ig” (IPA /ˈɾˠɛlʲɪɟ/).
What is the plural of graveyard in Irish?
The plural of reilig is reiligí; with the article, na reiligí means “the graveyards”. The genitive plural is reiligí, as in cosaint na reiligí (the protection of the graveyards).
What is the difference between 'reilig' and 'uaigh'?
A 'reilig' is the whole graveyard, while an 'uaigh' is a single grave within it.
What does 'ciúnas na reilige' mean?
Literally 'the silence of the graveyard', it is used for a deathly or complete silence.
