HeyRuaHow to say “Protestantism” in Irish
- Irish:
- Protastúnachas
- English:
- Protestantism
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PRUD-uh-stoo-nukh-us” /ˈpˠɾˠɔt̪ˠəsˠt̪ˠuːnˠəxəsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- Protastúnachais, an Phrotastúnachais (e.g. stair an Phrotastúnachais, the history of Protestantism)
What does “Protastúnachas” mean?
- Protestantism
- The Protestant branch of Christianity and its beliefs, practices and churches.Also: Protestant faith, Protestant religion, reformed religion.
“Protastúnachas” with the article
Here is Protastúnachas after the article (an t-alt).
an Protastúnachas
the Protestantism
No change after an
“Protastúnachas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Protastúnachas, the Irish word for Protestantism.
Tháinig an Protastúnachas go hÉirinn sa séú haois déag.
Protestantism came to Ireland in the sixteenth century.
Tá suim mhór aici sa Phrotastúnachas.
She is very interested in Protestantism.
Thosaigh an Protastúnachas leis an Reifirméisean.
Protestantism began with the Reformation.
Scríobh sé leabhar faoi Phrotastúnachas na hAlban.
He wrote a book about Scottish Protestantism.
Bhí tionchar láidir ag an bProtastúnachas ar an tír.
Protestantism had a strong influence on the country.
Rinne siad staidéar ar fhás an Phrotastúnachais.
They studied the growth of Protestantism.
Ní hionann Protastúnachas agus Caitliceachas.
Protestantism is not the same as Catholicism.
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Protestantism in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Protestantism?
The Irish for Protestantism is Protastúnachas (pronounced “PRUD-uh-stoo-nukh-us”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce Protastúnachas in Irish?
Protastúnachas is said like “PRUD-uh-stoo-nukh-us” (IPA /ˈpˠɾˠɔt̪ˠəsˠt̪ˠuːnˠəxəsˠ/).
Does Protastúnachas have a plural?
No. Protastúnachas is a name, so it is used in the singular only.
Why does Protastúnachas change to Phrotastúnachas or bProtastúnachas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) Protastúnachas becomes mo Phrotastúnachas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bProtastúnachas (eclipsis).
What is the word for a Protestant person?
A Protestant is 'Protastúnach', which is also the adjective 'Protestant'; 'Protastúnachas' is the religion itself.
