HeyRuaHow to say “prelate” in Irish
- Irish:
- prealáid
- English:
- prelate
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PRAL-awj” /ˈpɾʲalˠaːdʲ/
- Plural:
- prealáidí (prelates)
- Genitive singular:
- prealáide, na prealáide (e.g. cumhacht na prealáide, the power of the prelate)
- Genitive plural:
- prealáidí, na bprealáidí (e.g. cruinniú na bprealáidí, the meeting of the prelates)
What does “prealáid” mean?
- prelate
- A high-ranking member of the clergy, such as a bishop or archbishop.Also: bishop, church dignitary, senior cleric.
Other Irish words for prelate: easpag (bishop)
“Prealáid” with the article
The plural of prelate in Irish is prealáidí. Here is prealáid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Prealáid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using prealáid, the Irish word for prelate.
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Prelate in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for prelate?
The Irish for prelate is prealáid (pronounced “PRAL-awj”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is prealáidí.
How do you pronounce prealáid in Irish?
Prealáid is said like “PRAL-awj” (IPA /ˈpɾʲalˠaːdʲ/).
What is the plural of prelate in Irish?
The plural of prealáid is prealáidí; with the article, na prealáidí means “the prelates”. The genitive plural is prealáidí, as in cruinniú na bprealáidí (the meeting of the prelates).
Why does prealáid change to phrealáid or bprealáid?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) prealáid becomes mo phrealáid (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bprealáid (eclipsis).
Is 'prealáid' the everyday word for a bishop?
No, a bishop is 'easpag'; 'prealáid' is a broader, more formal term for any senior churchman such as an 'easpag' or 'ardeaspag'.
