HeyRuaHow to say “pilgrimage” in Irish
- Irish:
- oilithreacht
- English:
- pilgrimage
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “IL-ih-hrukht” /ˈɛlʲɪhɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- oilithreachtaí (pilgrimages)
- Genitive singular:
- oilithreachta, na hoilithreachta (e.g. lá na hoilithreachta, the day of the pilgrimage)
- Genitive plural:
- oilithreachtaí, na n-oilithreachtaí (e.g. ionaid na n-oilithreachtaí, the pilgrimage sites)
What does “oilithreacht” mean?
“Oilithreacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- pilgrimage
- A journey to a holy place made for religious reasons.Also: religious journey, pilgrim's journey.
1 other meaning:
- 2pilgrimage
- Figuratively, any long journey made to a place of special meaning to someone.Also: journey, trek.
“Oilithreacht” with the article
The plural of pilgrimage in Irish is oilithreachtaí. Here is oilithreacht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Oilithreacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using oilithreacht, the Irish word for pilgrimage.
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Pilgrimage in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pilgrimage?
The Irish for pilgrimage is oilithreacht (pronounced “IL-ih-hrukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is oilithreachtaí.
How do you pronounce oilithreacht in Irish?
Oilithreacht is said like “IL-ih-hrukht” (IPA /ˈɛlʲɪhɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of pilgrimage in Irish?
The plural of oilithreacht is oilithreachtaí; with the article, na hoilithreachtaí means “the pilgrimages”. The genitive plural is oilithreachtaí, as in ionaid na n-oilithreachtaí (the pilgrimage sites).
Why does oilithreacht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an oilithreacht (the pilgrimage), a hoilithreacht (her pilgrimage), a n-oilithreacht (their pilgrimage), na hoilithreachtaí (the pilgrimages).
What is the word for a pilgrim?
A pilgrim is 'oilithreach', and the journey is 'oilithreacht'.
How do I say 'go on a pilgrimage'?
Use 'dul ar oilithreacht', for example 'Chuaigh sé ar oilithreacht go Lourdes'.
