HeyRuaHow to say “intercession” in Irish
- Irish:
- idirghuí
- English:
- intercession, mediation
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ID-er-ghee” /ˈidʲəɾʲˌɣiː/
- Plural:
- idirghuíonna (intercessions)
- Genitive singular:
- idirghuí, na hidirghuí (e.g. paidir idirghuí, prayer of intercession)
- Genitive plural:
- idirghuíonna, na n-idirghuíonna (e.g. paidreacha na n-idirghuíonna, the prayers of intercession)
What does “idirghuí” mean?
“Idirghuí” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- intercession
- A prayer or plea made to God or a saint on behalf of another person.Also: intercessory prayer, supplication, prayer for others.
1 other meaning: mediation
- 2mediation
- The act of pleading or interceding with someone on another person's behalf.Also: intervention, pleading, intercession.
“Idirghuí” with the article
The plural of intercession in Irish is idirghuíonna. Here is idirghuí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Idirghuí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using idirghuí, the Irish word for intercession.
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Intercession in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for intercession?
The Irish for intercession is idirghuí (pronounced “ID-er-ghee”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is idirghuíonna. Depending on context it can also mean mediation.
How do you pronounce idirghuí in Irish?
Idirghuí is said like “ID-er-ghee” (IPA /ˈidʲəɾʲˌɣiː/).
What is the plural of intercession in Irish?
The plural of idirghuí is idirghuíonna; with the article, na hidirghuíonna means “the intercessions”. The genitive plural is idirghuíonna, as in paidreacha na n-idirghuíonna (the prayers of intercession).
Does idirghuí have more than one meaning?
Yes. Idirghuí can mean intercession or mediation, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does idirghuí sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an idirghuí (the intercession), a hidirghuí (her intercession), a n-idirghuí (their intercession), na hidirghuíonna (the intercessions).
How does idirghuí differ from guí?
Guí is any prayer or wish, while idirghuí is specifically prayer or pleading on behalf of someone else, as in idirghuí na naomh, the intercession of the saints.
