HeyRuaHow to say “liturgy” in Irish
- Irish:
- liotúirge
- English:
- liturgy
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “lit-OOR-ig-uh” /ˈlʲɪt̪ˠuːɾʲɟə/
- Plural:
- liotúirgí (liturgies)
- Genitive singular:
- liotúirge, an liotúirge (e.g. teanga an liotúirge, the language of the liturgy)
- Genitive plural:
- liotúirgí, na liotúirgí (e.g. stair liotúirgí an Oirthir, the history of the Eastern liturgies)
What does “liotúirge” mean?
- liturgy
- The set form of public worship used by a church, such as the order of the Mass or other services.Also: rite, church service, worship.
“Liotúirge” with the article
The plural of liturgy in Irish is liotúirgí. Here is liotúirge after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Liotúirge” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using liotúirge, the Irish word for liturgy.
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Liturgy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for liturgy?
The Irish for liturgy is liotúirge (pronounced “lit-OOR-ig-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is liotúirgí.
How do you pronounce liotúirge in Irish?
Liotúirge is said like “lit-OOR-ig-uh” (IPA /ˈlʲɪt̪ˠuːɾʲɟə/).
What is the plural of liturgy in Irish?
The plural of liotúirge is liotúirgí; with the article, na liotúirgí means “the liturgies”. The genitive plural is liotúirgí, as in stair liotúirgí an Oirthir (the history of the Eastern liturgies).
Is 'liotúirge' the same as 'Aifreann'?
No. 'Aifreann' is the Mass specifically, while 'liotúirge' is the broader term for the set form of church worship, of which the Mass is one part.
