HeyRuaHow to say “Holy Family” in Irish
- Irish:
- Naomhtheaghlach
- English:
- Holy Family
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “NAYV-hyowl-ukh” /ˈn̪ˠeːvˌhʲaulˠəx/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- Naomhtheaghlaigh, an Naomhtheaghlaigh (e.g. féile an Naomhtheaghlaigh, the feast of the Holy Family)
What does “Naomhtheaghlach” mean?
- Holy Family
- The Holy Family: Jesus, Mary and Joseph, considered together in Christian tradition.Also: the Holy Family, Jesus Mary and Joseph.
“Naomhtheaghlach” with the article
Here is Naomhtheaghlach after the article (an t-alt).
an Naomhtheaghlach
the Holy Family
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“Naomhtheaghlach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Naomhtheaghlach, the Irish word for Holy Family.
Tá pictiúr den Naomhtheaghlach ar an mballa.
There is a picture of the Holy Family on the wall.
Guímid chuig an Naomhtheaghlach gach oíche.
We pray to the Holy Family every night.
Is é an Domhnach seo féile an Naomhtheaghlaigh.
This Sunday is the feast of the Holy Family.
Chuaigh sí ar scoil an Naomhtheaghlaigh.
She went to Holy Family school.
Bhí dealbh den Naomhtheaghlach sa séipéal.
There was a statue of the Holy Family in the chapel.
Is sampla don teaghlach é an Naomhtheaghlach.
The Holy Family is an example for families.
Chonaic na páistí an Naomhtheaghlach sa mhainséar.
The children saw the Holy Family in the crib.
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Holy Family in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Holy Family?
The Irish for Holy Family is Naomhtheaghlach (pronounced “NAYV-hyowl-ukh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce Naomhtheaghlach in Irish?
Naomhtheaghlach is said like “NAYV-hyowl-ukh” (IPA /ˈn̪ˠeːvˌhʲaulˠəx/).
Does Naomhtheaghlach have a plural?
No. Naomhtheaghlach is a name, so it is used in the singular only.
How is 'Naomhtheaghlach' built?
It combines naomh 'holy, saint' and teaghlach 'family', with the second element lenited, giving 'an Naomhtheaghlach', the Holy Family.
