HeyRuaHow to say “piety” in Irish
- Irish:
- cráifeacht
- English:
- piety
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KRAW-fyukht” /ˈkɾˠaːfʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- cráifeachta, na cráifeachta (e.g. saol cráifeachta, a life of piety)
What does “cráifeacht” mean?
- piety
- Deep religious devotion and faithfulness in practising one's religion.Also: devoutness, devotion, religiousness, godliness.
“Cráifeacht” with the article
Here is cráifeacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Cráifeacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cráifeacht, the Irish word for piety.
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Piety in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for piety?
The Irish for piety is cráifeacht (pronounced “KRAW-fyukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce cráifeacht in Irish?
Cráifeacht is said like “KRAW-fyukht” (IPA /ˈkɾˠaːfʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does cráifeacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for cráifeacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does cráifeacht change to chráifeacht or gcráifeacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cráifeacht becomes mo chráifeacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcráifeacht (eclipsis).
What is the adjective related to cráifeacht?
The adjective is cráifeach, meaning pious or devout, as in duine cráifeach, a devout person.
How does cráifeacht differ from creideamh?
Creideamh means faith or religion itself, while cráifeacht is the quality of being devout in practising it.
