HeyRuaHow to say “indulgence” in Irish
- Irish:
- loghaíocht
- English:
- indulgence
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “LOW-ee-ukht” /ˈl̪ˠəuiːxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- loghaíochtaí (indulgences)
- Genitive singular:
- loghaíochta, na loghaíochta (e.g. teagasc na loghaíochta, the teaching on indulgences)
- Genitive plural:
- loghaíochtaí, na loghaíochtaí (e.g. díol na loghaíochtaí, the sale of the indulgences)
What does “loghaíocht” mean?
- indulgence
- In Catholic teaching, a remission of the temporal punishment due for sins already forgiven, granted by the Church.Also: plenary indulgence, remission, pardon.
“Loghaíocht” with the article
The plural of indulgence in Irish is loghaíochtaí. Here is loghaíocht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an loghaíocht
the indulgence
No change after an
na loghaíochtaí
the indulgences
Plural: no change after na
“Loghaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using loghaíocht, the Irish word for indulgence.
Thug an Pápa loghaíocht iomlán do na hoilithrigh.
The Pope granted a plenary indulgence to the pilgrims.
Bhí an loghaíocht ar fáil don phobal ar fad.
The indulgence was available to the whole congregation.
Cháin Lúitéar díol na loghaíochtaí go géar.
Luther strongly criticised the sale of indulgences.
Fuair sí loghaíocht tar éis an turais.
She gained an indulgence after the pilgrimage.
Ní thuigim coincheap na loghaíochta i gceart.
I don't properly understand the concept of an indulgence.
Labhair an sagart faoi loghaíochtaí sa tseanmóir.
The priest spoke about indulgences in the sermon.
Is cuid de stair na hEaglaise an loghaíocht.
The indulgence is part of Church history.
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Indulgence in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for indulgence?
The Irish for indulgence is loghaíocht (pronounced “LOW-ee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is loghaíochtaí.
How do you pronounce loghaíocht in Irish?
Loghaíocht is said like “LOW-ee-ukht” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠəuiːxt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of indulgence in Irish?
The plural of loghaíocht is loghaíochtaí; with the article, na loghaíochtaí means “the indulgences”. The genitive plural is loghaíochtaí, as in díol na loghaíochtaí (the sale of the indulgences).
Does 'loghaíocht' mean indulgence in the sense of self-indulgence?
No, 'loghaíocht' is the religious term only; for self-indulgence use words like 'drabhlás' or 'sásamh na colainne'.
