HeyRuaHow to say “preaching” in Irish
- Irish:
- seanmóireacht
- English:
- preaching, lecturing
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHAN-woh-rukht” /ˈʃanˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- seanmóireachta, na seanmóireachta (e.g. ealaín na seanmóireachta, the art of preaching)
What does “seanmóireacht” mean?
“Seanmóireacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- preaching
- The act of delivering sermons or preaching religious teaching; the verbal noun of 'seanmóir' (to preach).Also: sermonizing, evangelizing.
1 other meaning: lecturing
- 2lecturing
- Telling people at length how they should behave, in a moralizing or tiresome way.Also: moralizing, sermonizing.
Other Irish words for preaching: praeitseáil (preaching)
“Seanmóireacht” with the article
Here is seanmóireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Seanmóireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using seanmóireacht, the Irish word for preaching.
Other nouns in Irish
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Preaching in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for preaching?
The Irish for preaching is seanmóireacht (pronounced “SHAN-woh-rukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean lecturing.
How do you pronounce seanmóireacht in Irish?
Seanmóireacht is said like “SHAN-woh-rukht” (IPA /ˈʃanˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does seanmóireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for seanmóireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does seanmóireacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Seanmóireacht can mean preaching or lecturing, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does seanmóireacht change to sheanmóireacht?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo sheanmóireacht. After ár (our) it stays ár seanmóireacht, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'seanmóir' and 'seanmóireacht'?
'Seanmóir' is a single sermon, while 'seanmóireacht' is the activity of preaching, as in 'ag seanmóireacht' (preaching).
