HeyRuaHow to say “priesthood” in Irish
- Irish:
- sagartacht
- English:
- priesthood
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SAG-ur-tukht” /ˈsˠaɡəɾˠt̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- sagartachta, na sagartachta (e.g. gairm na sagartachta, vocation to the priesthood)
What does “sagartacht” mean?
- priesthood
- The office, state or vocation of being a priest.Also: priestly office, ministry, vocation to the priesthood.
“Sagartacht” with the article
Here is sagartacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Sagartacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sagartacht, the Irish word for priesthood.
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Priesthood in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for priesthood?
The Irish for priesthood is sagartacht (pronounced “SAG-ur-tukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce sagartacht in Irish?
Sagartacht is said like “SAG-ur-tukht” (IPA /ˈsˠaɡəɾˠt̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does sagartacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for sagartacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does sagartacht change to shagartacht?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shagartacht. After ár (our) it stays ár sagartacht, because s does not take eclipsis.
How do you say 'to become a priest' in Irish?
The usual idiom is 'dul le sagartacht', literally 'to go with priesthood', e.g. 'Chuaigh sé le sagartacht'.
What is the difference between 'sagartacht' and 'cléir'?
'Sagartacht' is the office or vocation of a priest, while 'cléir' means the clergy as a body of people.
