HeyRuaHow to say “parishioner” in Irish
- Irish:
- paróisteach
- English:
- parishioner
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “puh-ROASH-tyukh” /pˠəˈɾˠoːʃtʲəx/
- Plural:
- paróistigh (parishioners)
- Genitive singular:
- paróistigh, an pharóistigh (e.g. teach an pharóistigh, the parishioner's house)
- Genitive plural:
- paróisteach, na bparóisteach (e.g. cruinniú na bparóisteach, the meeting of the parishioners)
What does “paróisteach” mean?
- parishioner
- A person who belongs to or lives in a particular parish.Also: member of a parish, parish member.
“Paróisteach” with the article
The plural of parishioner in Irish is paróistigh. Here is paróisteach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Paróisteach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using paróisteach, the Irish word for parishioner.
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Parishioner in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for parishioner?
The Irish for parishioner is paróisteach (pronounced “puh-ROASH-tyukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is paróistigh.
How do you pronounce paróisteach in Irish?
Paróisteach is said like “puh-ROASH-tyukh” (IPA /pˠəˈɾˠoːʃtʲəx/).
What is the plural of parishioner in Irish?
The plural of paróisteach is paróistigh; with the article, na paróistigh means “the parishioners”. The genitive plural is paróisteach, as in cruinniú na bparóisteach (the meeting of the parishioners).
Why does paróisteach change to pharóisteach or bparóisteach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) paróisteach becomes mo pharóisteach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bparóisteach (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'paróisteach' and 'paróiste'?
'Paróiste' is the parish itself, while 'paróisteach' as a noun is a person belonging to it, a parishioner.
