HeyRuaHow to say “novice” in Irish
- Irish:
- nóibhíseach
- English:
- novice, beginner
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “NOH-vee-shokh” /ˈn̪ˠoːvʲiːʃəx/
- Plural:
- nóibhísigh (novices)
- Genitive singular:
- nóibhísigh, an nóibhísigh (e.g. cillín an nóibhísigh, the novice's cell)
- Genitive plural:
- nóibhíseach, na nóibhíseach (e.g. máistreás na nóibhíseach, mistress of the novices)
What does “nóibhíseach” mean?
“Nóibhíseach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- novice
- A person who has entered a religious order and is in a period of training before taking vows.Also: religious novice, trainee nun, trainee monk.
1 other meaning: beginner
- 2beginner
- A person who is new to an activity and has little experience of it.Also: novice, learner, newcomer.
Other Irish words for novice: tosaitheoir (beginner)
“Nóibhíseach” with the article
The plural of novice in Irish is nóibhísigh. Here is nóibhíseach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Nóibhíseach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using nóibhíseach, the Irish word for novice.
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Novice in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for novice?
The Irish for novice is nóibhíseach (pronounced “NOH-vee-shokh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is nóibhísigh. Depending on context it can also mean beginner.
How do you pronounce nóibhíseach in Irish?
Nóibhíseach is said like “NOH-vee-shokh” (IPA /ˈn̪ˠoːvʲiːʃəx/).
What is the plural of novice in Irish?
The plural of nóibhíseach is nóibhísigh; with the article, na nóibhísigh means “the novices”. The genitive plural is nóibhíseach, as in máistreás na nóibhíseach (mistress of the novices).
Does nóibhíseach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Nóibhíseach can mean novice or beginner, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'nóibhíseach' and 'tosaitheoir'?
'Nóibhíseach' is mainly a novice in a religious order, while 'tosaitheoir' is the everyday word for a beginner at anything. The period of training itself is 'nóibhíseacht'.
