HeyRuaHow to say “monasticism” in Irish
- Irish:
- manachas
- English:
- monasticism
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MAN-uh-khus” /ˈmˠanˠəxəsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- manachais, an mhanachais (e.g. stair an mhanachais, the history of monasticism)
What does “manachas” mean?
- monasticism
- The way of life of monks living in religious communities, or the system of monasteries as a whole.Also: monastic life, monkhood, monastic system.
“Manachas” with the article
Here is manachas after the article (an t-alt).
an manachas
the monasticism
No change after an
“Manachas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using manachas, the Irish word for monasticism.
Tháinig an manachas go hÉirinn go luath.
Monasticism came to Ireland early.
Bhí manachas láidir in Éirinn sa séú haois.
Monasticism was strong in Ireland in the sixth century.
Táim ag déanamh staidéir ar stair an mhanachais.
I am studying the history of monasticism.
Bhí tionchar mór ag an manachas ar an litríocht.
Monasticism had a great influence on literature.
Is ionad tábhachtach manachais é Gleann Dá Loch.
Glendalough is an important centre of monasticism.
Scríobh sí leabhar faoin manachas Ceilteach.
She wrote a book about Celtic monasticism.
Tá suim mhór aige i manachas na meánaoise.
He has a great interest in medieval monasticism.
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Monasticism in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for monasticism?
The Irish for monasticism is manachas (pronounced “MAN-uh-khus”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce manachas in Irish?
Manachas is said like “MAN-uh-khus” (IPA /ˈmˠanˠəxəsˠ/).
Does manachas have a plural?
No plural form is given for manachas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does manachas change to mhanachas?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhanachas. After ár (our) it stays ár manachas, because m does not take eclipsis.
How is manachas related to manach?
Manachas is formed from manach (monk) and means the monastic way of life; a monastery itself is mainistir.
