HeyRuaHow to say “Presbyterian” in Irish
- Irish:
- Preispitéireach
- English:
- Presbyterian
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “presh-pi-TYAY-rokh” /ˈpʲɾʲɛʃpʲɪˌtʲeːɾʲəx/
- Plural:
- Preispitéirigh (Presbyterians)
- Genitive singular:
- Preispitéirigh, an Phreispitéirigh (e.g. teach an Phreispitéirigh, the Presbyterian's house)
- Genitive plural:
- Preispitéireach, na bPreispitéireach (e.g. eaglais na bPreispitéireach, the church of the Presbyterians)
What does “Preispitéireach” mean?
- Presbyterian
- A member of the Presbyterian Church, a Protestant church governed by elders.Also: Presbyterian church member, member of the Presbyterian church.
“Preispitéireach” with the article
The plural of Presbyterian in Irish is Preispitéirigh. Here is Preispitéireach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Preispitéireach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Preispitéireach, the Irish word for Presbyterian.
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Presbyterian in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Presbyterian?
The Irish for Presbyterian is Preispitéireach (pronounced “presh-pi-TYAY-rokh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is Preispitéirigh.
How do you pronounce Preispitéireach in Irish?
Preispitéireach is said like “presh-pi-TYAY-rokh” (IPA /ˈpʲɾʲɛʃpʲɪˌtʲeːɾʲəx/).
What is the plural of Presbyterian in Irish?
The plural of Preispitéireach is Preispitéirigh; with the article, na Preispitéirigh means “the Presbyterians”. The genitive plural is Preispitéireach, as in eaglais na bPreispitéireach (the church of the Presbyterians).
Why does Preispitéireach change to Phreispitéireach or bPreispitéireach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) Preispitéireach becomes mo Phreispitéireach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bPreispitéireach (eclipsis).
Is Preispitéireach also an adjective?
Yes, it is used adjectivally too, as in an Eaglais Phreispitéireach, 'the Presbyterian Church'.
