HeyRuaHow to say “Jesus” in Irish
- Irish:
- Íosa
- English:
- Jesus
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “EE-suh” /ˈiːsˠə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- Íosa (e.g. ainm Íosa, the name of Jesus)
What does “Íosa” mean?
- Jesus
- The name of Jesus Christ, the central figure of Christianity.Also: Jesus Christ, Christ.
“Íosa” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Íosa, the Irish word for Jesus.
Rugadh Íosa i mBeithil.
Jesus was born in Bethlehem.
Chuala na páistí scéal Íosa ar scoil.
The children heard the story of Jesus at school.
Is é Íosa Críost Mac Dé.
Jesus Christ is the Son of God.
Bhí dháréag aspal ag Íosa.
Jesus had twelve apostles.
Ghuigh sí chuig Íosa gach oíche.
She prayed to Jesus every night.
Tá pictiúr de Chroí Ró-Naofa Íosa sa chistin.
There is a picture of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in the kitchen.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Jesus in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Jesus?
The Irish for Jesus is Íosa (pronounced “EE-suh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce Íosa in Irish?
Íosa is said like “EE-suh” (IPA /ˈiːsˠə/).
Does Íosa have a plural?
No. Íosa is a name, so it is used in the singular only.
What is the difference between Íosa and Críost?
Íosa is the personal name Jesus, while Críost means Christ; together they form Íosa Críost. The genitive of Críost is Chríost, as in Corp Chríost.
