HeyRuaHow to say “penance” in Irish
- Irish:
- peannaid
- English:
- penance, pain
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PYAN-idj” /ˈpʲan̪ˠədʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- peannaide, na peannaide (e.g. leaba na peannaide, the bed of penance)
What does “peannaid” mean?
“Peannaid” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- penance
- Suffering or hardship undergone to make up for sin or wrongdoing.Also: mortification, atonement.
1 other meaning: pain
- 2pain
- Pain, torment or great distress endured by someone.Also: torment, distress, suffering.
“Peannaid” with the article
Here is peannaid after the article (an t-alt).
“Peannaid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using peannaid, the Irish word for penance.
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Penance in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for penance?
The Irish for penance is peannaid (pronounced “PYAN-idj”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean pain.
How do you pronounce peannaid in Irish?
Peannaid is said like “PYAN-idj” (IPA /ˈpʲan̪ˠədʲ/).
Does peannaid have a plural?
No plural form is given for peannaid in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does peannaid have more than one meaning?
Yes. Peannaid can mean penance or pain, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does peannaid change to pheannaid or bpeannaid?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) peannaid becomes mo pheannaid (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpeannaid (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'peannaid' and 'aithrí'?
'Aithrí' is repentance, the sorrow for sin, while 'peannaid' is the penance or punishment carried out to atone for it.
