HeyRuaHow to say “purgatory” in Irish
- Irish:
- purgadóir
- English:
- purgatory
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PUR-ug-uh-dor” /ˈpˠɞɾˠəɡəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- purgadóra, na purgadóra (e.g. anamacha na purgadóra, the souls in purgatory)
What does “purgadóir” mean?
“Purgadóir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- purgatory
- In Catholic belief, the place or state where souls are purified after death before entering heaven.Also: purgatorial state.
1 other meaning:
- 2purgatory
- Figuratively, any place or situation of great suffering or torment.Also: torment, ordeal, misery.
“Purgadóir” with the article
Here is purgadóir after the article (an t-alt).
“Purgadóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using purgadóir, the Irish word for purgatory.
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Purgatory in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for purgatory?
The Irish for purgatory is purgadóir (pronounced “PUR-ug-uh-dor”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce purgadóir in Irish?
Purgadóir is said like “PUR-ug-uh-dor” (IPA /ˈpˠɞɾˠəɡəd̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
Does purgadóir have a plural?
No plural form is given for purgadóir in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does purgadóir change to phurgadóir or bpurgadóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) purgadóir becomes mo phurgadóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpurgadóir (eclipsis).
What is the famous pilgrimage site called Purgadóir Phádraig?
Purgadóir Phádraig, St Patrick's Purgatory, is the pilgrimage site on Loch Dearg in Co. Donegal.
What does purgadóireacht mean?
Purgadóireacht means purging or purification, and figuratively a period of suffering, as distinct from the place purgadóir.
