HeyRuaHow to say “ordination” in Irish
- Irish:
- oirniú
- English:
- ordination, inauguration
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- oirnigh, to ordain (ag oirniú, ordaining)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “IR-nyoo” /ˈɔɾʲn̠ʲuː/
- Plural:
- oirnithe (ordinations)
- Genitive singular:
- oirnithe, an oirnithe (e.g. lá an oirnithe, the day of the ordination)
- Genitive plural:
- oirnithe, na n-oirnithe (e.g. líon na n-oirnithe, the number of ordinations)
What does “oirniú” mean?
“Oirniú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- ordination
- The act of ordaining someone as a priest or minister; it is the verbal noun of the verb oirnigh.Also: ordaining, ordain.
1 other meaning: inauguration
- 2inauguration
- The formal installing of someone in an office, such as a king or chief; it is the verbal noun of oirnigh.Also: installation, consecration.
“Oirniú” as a verbal noun
After ag, oirniú means ordaining: it is the verbal noun of the verb oirnigh (to ordain). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Oirniú” with the article
The plural of ordination in Irish is oirnithe. Here is oirniú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Oirniú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using oirniú, the Irish word for ordination.
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Ordination in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ordination?
The Irish for ordination is oirniú (pronounced “IR-nyoo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is oirnithe. Depending on context it can also mean inauguration.
How do you pronounce oirniú in Irish?
Oirniú is said like “IR-nyoo” (IPA /ˈɔɾʲn̠ʲuː/).
What is the plural of ordination in Irish?
The plural of oirniú is oirnithe; with the article, na hoirnithe means “the ordinations”. The genitive plural is oirnithe, as in líon na n-oirnithe (the number of ordinations).
Does oirniú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Oirniú can mean ordination or inauguration, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does oirniú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-oirniú (the ordination), a hoirniú (her ordination), a n-oirniú (their ordination), na hoirnithe (the ordinations).
What verb does oirniú come from?
It is the verbal noun of oirnigh, to ordain or inaugurate, as in 'oirníodh é ina shagart', he was ordained a priest.
