HeyRuaHow to say “Judaism” in Irish
- Irish:
- Giúdachas
- English:
- Judaism
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GYOO-duh-khus” /ˈɟuːdəxəs/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- Giúdachais, an Ghiúdachais (e.g. stair an Ghiúdachais, the history of Judaism)
What does “Giúdachas” mean?
- Judaism
- The religion, beliefs and way of life of the Jewish people.Also: Jewish religion, Jewish faith.
“Giúdachas” with the article
Here is Giúdachas after the article (an t-alt).
an Giúdachas
the Judaism
No change after an
“Giúdachas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Giúdachas, the Irish word for Judaism.
Is reiligiún an-sean é an Giúdachas.
Judaism is a very old religion.
Tá suim mhór aici sa Ghiúdachas.
She is very interested in Judaism.
D'fhoghlaimíomar faoin nGiúdachas ar scoil inniu.
We learned about Judaism at school today.
Is é an Torah príomhthéacs an Ghiúdachais.
The Torah is the main text of Judaism.
D'iompaigh sé ar an nGiúdachas anuraidh.
He converted to Judaism last year.
Tá an Chríostaíocht fréamhaithe sa Ghiúdachas.
Christianity is rooted in Judaism.
Scríobh sí leabhar ar thraidisiúin an Ghiúdachais.
She wrote a book on the traditions of Judaism.
Other nouns in Irish
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Judaism in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Judaism?
The Irish for Judaism is Giúdachas (pronounced “GYOO-duh-khus”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce Giúdachas in Irish?
Giúdachas is said like “GYOO-duh-khus” (IPA /ˈɟuːdəxəs/).
Does Giúdachas have a plural?
No. Giúdachas is a name, so it is used in the singular only.
Why does Giúdachas change to Ghiúdachas or nGiúdachas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) Giúdachas becomes mo Ghiúdachas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár nGiúdachas (eclipsis).
What is the word for a Jewish person?
A Jewish person is 'Giúdach', and the adjective 'Jewish' is also 'Giúdach', while the religion is 'Giúdachas'.
