HeyRuaHow to say “incarnation” in Irish
- Irish:
- ionchollú
- English:
- incarnation, embodiment
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “UN-khul-oo” /ˈʊn̪ˠˌxʊl̪ˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- ionchollaithe, an ionchollaithe (e.g. rúndiamhair an ionchollaithe, the mystery of the incarnation)
What does “ionchollú” mean?
“Ionchollú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- incarnation
- The taking on of human flesh, especially the Christian doctrine that God became man in Christ.Also: embodiment, the incarnation.
1 other meaning: embodiment
- 2embodiment
- A person or thing that gives bodily form to a quality or idea; also the verbal noun of ionchollaigh, to incarnate.Also: incarnating, personification.
“Ionchollú” with the article
Here is ionchollú after the article (an t-alt).
“Ionchollú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ionchollú, the Irish word for incarnation.
Other nouns in Irish
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Incarnation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for incarnation?
The Irish for incarnation is ionchollú (pronounced “UN-khul-oo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean embodiment.
How do you pronounce ionchollú in Irish?
Ionchollú is said like “UN-khul-oo” (IPA /ˈʊn̪ˠˌxʊl̪ˠuː/).
Does ionchollú have a plural?
No plural form is given for ionchollú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does ionchollú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ionchollú can mean incarnation or embodiment, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ionchollú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ionchollú (the incarnation), a hionchollú (her incarnation), a n-ionchollú (their incarnation).
What is the difference between ionchollú and athchollú?
Ionchollú is incarnation, taking on flesh, while athchollú is reincarnation, being born again in a new body.
