Prophecy in Irish (Tairngreacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for prophecy?

The Irish for prophecy is tairngreacht (pronounced “TAR-ing-ryukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is tairngreachtaí.

Q: What is the plural of prophecy in Irish?

The plural of tairngreacht is tairngreachtaí; with the article, na tairngreachtaí means “the prophecies”. The genitive plural is tairngreachtaí, as in leabhar na dtairngreachtaí (the book of the prophecies).

How to say “prophecy” in Irish

Irish:: tairngreacht
English:: prophecy
Word type:: noun (verbal noun)
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “TAR-ing-ryukht” /ˈt̪ˠaɾˠəŋʲɾʲəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: tairngreachtaí (prophecies)
Genitive singular:: tairngreachta, na tairngreachta (e.g. brí na tairngreachta, the meaning of the prophecy)
Genitive plural:: tairngreachtaí, na dtairngreachtaí (e.g. leabhar na dtairngreachtaí, the book of the prophecies)

What does “tairngreacht” mean?

prophecy: A statement foretelling what will happen in the future, especially one believed to be inspired; also the verbal noun of the verb tairngir, the act of prophesying.Also: prediction, prophesying, foretelling.

“Tairngreacht” with the article

The plural of prophecy in Irish is tairngreachtaí. Here is tairngreacht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an tairngreacht

the prophecy

No change: d and t are not lenited after an

na tairngreachtaí

the prophecies

Plural: no change after na

“Tairngreacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using tairngreacht, the Irish word for prophecy.

Tháinig an tairngreacht fíor ar deireadh.

The prophecy came true in the end.

Ní chreideann sé i dtairngreacht ar bith.

He doesn't believe in any prophecy.

Bhí eagla orthu roimh na tairngreachtaí sin.

They were afraid of those prophecies.

Rinne sí tairngreacht faoin todhchaí.

She made a prophecy about the future.

Níor thuig aon duine brí na tairngreachta.

Nobody understood the meaning of the prophecy.

Tá go leor tairngreachtaí sa Bhíobla.

There are many prophecies in the Bible.

Is cuimhin liom tairngreacht Cholm Cille.

I remember Colm Cille's prophecy.

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Prophecy in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for prophecy?

The Irish for prophecy is tairngreacht (pronounced “TAR-ing-ryukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is tairngreachtaí.

How do you pronounce tairngreacht in Irish?

Tairngreacht is said like “TAR-ing-ryukht” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠaɾˠəŋʲɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).

What is the plural of prophecy in Irish?

The plural of tairngreacht is tairngreachtaí; with the article, na tairngreachtaí means “the prophecies”. The genitive plural is tairngreachtaí, as in leabhar na dtairngreachtaí (the book of the prophecies).

Why does tairngreacht change to thairngreacht or dtairngreacht?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tairngreacht becomes mo thairngreacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtairngreacht (eclipsis).

What is the difference between tairngreacht and fáistine?

Tairngreacht is a prophecy, often religious or inspired, while fáistine is more general fortune-telling or divination.

Prophecy in Irish (Tairngreacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage