HeyRuaHow to say “novena” in Irish
- Irish:
- nóibhéine
- English:
- novena
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “NOH-vay-nyeh” /ˈn̪ˠoːvʲeːnʲə/
Various forms
- Plural:
- nóibhéiní (novenas)
- Genitive singular:
- nóibhéine, na nóibhéine (e.g. paidreacha na nóibhéine, the prayers of the novena)
- Genitive plural:
- nóibhéiní, na nóibhéiní (e.g. leabhar na nóibhéiní, the book of the novenas)
What does “nóibhéine” mean?
- novena
- In Catholic practice, a series of prayers or devotions said on nine successive days for a special intention.Also: nine days of prayer, devotion.
“Nóibhéine” with the article
The plural of novena in Irish is nóibhéiní. Here is nóibhéine after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an nóibhéine
the novena
No change after an
na nóibhéiní
the novenas
Plural: no change after na
“Nóibhéine” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using nóibhéine, the Irish word for novena.
Rinne mo mháthair nóibhéine do Naomh Antaine.
My mother made a novena to Saint Anthony.
Tosóidh an nóibhéine sa séipéal Dé Luain.
The novena starts in the church on Monday.
Bhí an séipéal lán le linn na nóibhéine.
The church was full during the novena.
Is maith léi na nóibhéiní a dhéanamh gach bliain.
She likes doing the novenas every year.
Táim i lár nóibhéine faoi láthair.
I'm in the middle of a novena at the moment.
Ghlac na mílte páirt sa nóibhéine i mbliana.
Thousands took part in the novena this year.
Chuir sí a hachainí isteach don nóibhéine.
She put her petition in for the novena.
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Novena in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for novena?
The Irish for novena is nóibhéine (pronounced “NOH-vay-nyeh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is nóibhéiní.
How do you pronounce nóibhéine in Irish?
Nóibhéine is said like “NOH-vay-nyeh” (IPA /ˈn̪ˠoːvʲeːnʲə/).
What is the plural of novena in Irish?
The plural of nóibhéine is nóibhéiní; with the article, na nóibhéiní means “the novenas”. The genitive plural is nóibhéiní, as in leabhar na nóibhéiní (the book of the novenas).
What verb is used with nóibhéine?
You usually say 'nóibhéine a dhéanamh', to make or do a novena, for example 'Rinne sí nóibhéine'.
