HeyRuaHow to say “pilgrim” in Irish
- Irish:
- oilithreach
- English:
- pilgrim
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “IL-ih-hrukh” /ˈɛlʲɪhɾʲəx/
- Plural:
- oilithrigh (pilgrims)
- Genitive singular:
- oilithrigh, an oilithrigh (e.g. mála an oilithrigh, the pilgrim's bag)
- Genitive plural:
- oilithreach, na n-oilithreach (e.g. slua na n-oilithreach, the crowd of the pilgrims)
What does “oilithreach” mean?
- pilgrim
- A person who travels to a holy place for religious reasons.Also: pilgrims, religious traveller.
“Oilithreach” with the article
The plural of pilgrim in Irish is oilithrigh. Here is oilithreach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Oilithreach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using oilithreach, the Irish word for pilgrim.
Other nouns in Irish
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Pilgrim in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pilgrim?
The Irish for pilgrim is oilithreach (pronounced “IL-ih-hrukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is oilithrigh.
How do you pronounce oilithreach in Irish?
Oilithreach is said like “IL-ih-hrukh” (IPA /ˈɛlʲɪhɾʲəx/).
What is the plural of pilgrim in Irish?
The plural of oilithreach is oilithrigh; with the article, na hoilithrigh means “the pilgrims”. The genitive plural is oilithreach, as in slua na n-oilithreach (the crowd of the pilgrims).
Why does oilithreach sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-oilithreach (the pilgrim), a hoilithreach (her pilgrim), a n-oilithreach (their pilgrim), na hoilithrigh (the pilgrims).
What is the difference between oilithreach and oilithreacht?
Oilithreach is the person, a pilgrim, while oilithreacht is the pilgrimage itself: chuaigh an t-oilithreach ar oilithreacht.
