HeyRuaHow to say “piety” in Irish
- Irish:
- crábhadh
- English:
- piety, religious practice
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KRAW-voo” /ˈkɾˠɑːwə/
- Genitive singular:
- crábhaidh, an chrábhaidh (e.g. lucht crábhaidh, pious people)
What does “crábhadh” mean?
“Crábhadh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- piety
- Devotion to religion shown in prayer and religious practice.Also: devotion, religiousness, devoutness.
1 other meaning: religious practice
- 2religious practice
- The practice of religion, such as attending worship and keeping religious duties.Also: religious observance, worship.
“Crábhadh” with the article
Here is crábhadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Crábhadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using crábhadh, 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 crábhadh (pronounced “KRAW-voo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean religious practice.
How do you pronounce crábhadh in Irish?
Crábhadh is said like “KRAW-voo” (IPA /ˈkɾˠɑːwə/).
Does crábhadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for crábhadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does crábhadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Crábhadh can mean piety or religious practice, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does crábhadh change to chrábhadh or gcrábhadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) crábhadh becomes mo chrábhadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcrábhadh (eclipsis).
What is the adjective related to crábhadh?
The adjective is cráifeach, 'pious, devout', as in bean chráifeach, 'a devout woman'.
How is crábhadh different from creideamh?
Creideamh means faith or a religion itself, while crábhadh refers to devotion and the practice of religion.
