HeyRuaHow to say “mysticism” in Irish
- Irish:
- misteachas
- English:
- mysticism
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “MISH-tyakh-us” /ˈmʲɪʃtʲəxəsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- misteachais, an mhisteachais (e.g. stair an mhisteachais, the history of mysticism)
What does “misteachas” mean?
- mysticism
- A spiritual belief or practice that seeks direct personal union with God or ultimate reality through contemplation.Also: mystical belief, mystical practice.
“Misteachas” with the article
Here is misteachas after the article (an t-alt).
an misteachas
the mysticism
No change after an
“Misteachas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using misteachas, the Irish word for mysticism.
Tá suim mhór aici sa mhisteachas.
She is very interested in mysticism.
Scríobh sé leabhar faoi mhisteachas na meánaoise.
He wrote a book about medieval mysticism.
Is cuid den chreideamh é an misteachas.
Mysticism is a part of religion.
Bhí an file faoi thionchar an mhisteachais.
The poet was influenced by mysticism.
Tá misteachas le fáil i ngach reiligiún mór.
Mysticism is found in every major religion.
Rinne sí staidéar ar mhisteachas Críostaí.
She studied Christian mysticism.
Ní thuigim an misteachas sin ar chor ar bith.
I don't understand that mysticism at all.
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Mysticism in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for mysticism?
The Irish for mysticism is misteachas (pronounced “MISH-tyakh-us”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce misteachas in Irish?
Misteachas is said like “MISH-tyakh-us” (IPA /ˈmʲɪʃtʲəxəsˠ/).
Does misteachas have a plural?
No plural form is given for misteachas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does misteachas change to mhisteachas?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhisteachas. After ár (our) it stays ár misteachas, because m does not take eclipsis.
Is misteachas the same as mistéir?
No: misteachas is mysticism as a spiritual practice, while mistéir means a mystery, something hidden or puzzling.
