HeyRuaHow to say “preaching” in Irish
- Irish:
- praeitseáil
- English:
- preaching
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “PRESH-tsh-awl” /ˈpɾʲɛtʲʃaːlʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- praeitseála, na praeitseála (e.g. lucht praeitseála, preachers, people who preach)
What does “praeitseáil” mean?
- preaching
- Preaching, or lecturing someone in a moralising way; the verbal noun of the verb praeitseáil, to preach.Also: sermonising, lecturing, moralising.
“Praeitseáil” with the article
Here is praeitseáil after the article (an t-alt).
“Praeitseáil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using praeitseáil, the Irish word for preaching.
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Preaching in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for preaching?
The Irish for preaching is praeitseáil (pronounced “PRESH-tsh-awl”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce praeitseáil in Irish?
Praeitseáil is said like “PRESH-tsh-awl” (IPA /ˈpɾʲɛtʲʃaːlʲ/).
Does praeitseáil have a plural?
No plural form is given for praeitseáil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does praeitseáil change to phraeitseáil or bpraeitseáil?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) praeitseáil becomes mo phraeitseáil (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpraeitseáil (eclipsis).
What is the difference between praeitseáil and seanmóir?
Seanmóir is a sermon, the thing delivered, while praeitseáil is the act of preaching. In everyday speech praeitseáil is also used for nagging or lecturing someone.
