HeyRuaHow to say “purgatory” in Irish
- Irish:
- purgadóireacht
- English:
- purgatory
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PUR-guh-doh-ruhkht” /ˈpˠuɾˠəɡəd̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- purgadóireachta, na purgadóireachta (e.g. anamacha na purgadóireachta, the souls in purgatory)
What does “purgadóireacht” mean?
- purgatory
- In Catholic belief, the state or place where souls are purified after death before entering heaven; also used loosely for a period of suffering.Also: purification after death, place of suffering.
“Purgadóireacht” with the article
Here is purgadóireacht after the article (an t-alt).
an phurgadóireacht
the purgatory
Lenition: p becomes ph after an (feminine noun)
“Purgadóireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using purgadóireacht, the Irish word for purgatory.
Creideann Caitlicigh go bhfuil purgadóireacht ann.
Catholics believe that purgatory exists.
Ghuigh sí ar son na n-anamacha sa phurgadóireacht.
She prayed for the souls in purgatory.
Bhí an seomra feithimh sin ina phurgadóireacht cheart.
That waiting room was real purgatory.
Labhair an sagart faoin bpurgadóireacht inniu.
The priest spoke about purgatory today.
Is iomaí scéal a insítear faoi phianta na purgadóireachta.
Many stories are told about the pains of purgatory.
Ní fios dom an bhfuil purgadóireacht ann nó nach bhfuil.
I don't know whether purgatory exists or not.
Dúirt mo sheanmháthair go raibh m'uncail sa phurgadóireacht.
My grandmother said my uncle was in purgatory.
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Purgatory in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for purgatory?
The Irish for purgatory is purgadóireacht (pronounced “PUR-guh-doh-ruhkht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce purgadóireacht in Irish?
Purgadóireacht is said like “PUR-guh-doh-ruhkht” (IPA /ˈpˠuɾˠəɡəd̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does purgadóireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for purgadóireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does purgadóireacht change to phurgadóireacht or bpurgadóireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) purgadóireacht becomes mo phurgadóireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpurgadóireacht (eclipsis).
How do I say 'in purgatory' in Irish?
Say 'sa phurgadóireacht' or 'i bpurgadóireacht', for example 'Tá sé sa phurgadóireacht'.
