HeyRuaHow to say “parable” in Irish
- Irish:
- parabal
- English:
- parable
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PAR-uh-bul” /ˈpaɾˠəbˠəlˠ/
- Plural:
- parabail (parables)
- Genitive singular:
- parabail, an pharabail (e.g. brí an pharabail, the meaning of the parable)
- Genitive plural:
- parabal, na bparabal (e.g. leabhar na bparabal, the book of the parables)
What does “parabal” mean?
- parable
- A short story with a moral or religious lesson, especially one told by Jesus in the Gospels.Also: fable, allegory, moral story.
“Parabal” with the article
The plural of parable in Irish is parabail. Here is parabal after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Parabal” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using parabal, the Irish word for parable.
Other nouns in Irish
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Parable in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for parable?
The Irish for parable is parabal (pronounced “PAR-uh-bul”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is parabail.
How do you pronounce parabal in Irish?
Parabal is said like “PAR-uh-bul” (IPA /ˈpaɾˠəbˠəlˠ/).
What is the plural of parable in Irish?
The plural of parabal is parabail; with the article, na parabail means “the parables”. The genitive plural is parabal, as in leabhar na bparabal (the book of the parables).
Why does parabal change to pharabal or bparabal?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) parabal becomes mo pharabal (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bparabal (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'parabal' and 'fabhalscéal'?
A 'parabal' is usually a religious story with a moral, like those in the Gospels, while a 'fabhalscéal' is a fable, often with talking animals.
