HeyRuaHow to say “Reformation” in Irish
- Irish:
- Reifirméisean
- English:
- Reformation
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “ref-ir-MAY-shun” /ˈrʲɛfʲɪɾʲˌmʲeːʃənˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- Reifirméisin, an Reifirméisin (e.g. tréimhse an Reifirméisin, the period of the Reformation)
What does “Reifirméisean” mean?
- Reformation
- The Reformation: the sixteenth-century religious movement in Europe that led to the founding of the Protestant churches.Also: the Reformation, Protestant Reformation.
“Reifirméisean” with the article
Here is Reifirméisean after the article (an t-alt).
an Reifirméisean
the Reformation
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“Reifirméisean” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Reifirméisean, the Irish word for Reformation.
Thosaigh an Reifirméisean sa Ghearmáin.
The Reformation began in Germany.
Bhí Máirtín Liútar lárnach sa Reifirméisean.
Martin Luther was central to the Reformation.
Táimid ag foghlaim faoin Reifirméisean ar scoil.
We are learning about the Reformation at school.
D'athraigh an Reifirméisean an Eoraip go mór.
The Reformation changed Europe greatly.
Scríobh sí aiste ar stair an Reifirméisin.
She wrote an essay on the history of the Reformation.
Roimh an Reifirméisean bhí an tír Caitliceach.
Before the Reformation the country was Catholic.
Tá leabhar nua ann faoi thionchar an Reifirméisin.
There is a new book about the influence of the Reformation.
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Reformation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Reformation?
The Irish for Reformation is Reifirméisean (pronounced “ref-ir-MAY-shun”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce Reifirméisean in Irish?
Reifirméisean is said like “ref-ir-MAY-shun” (IPA /ˈrʲɛfʲɪɾʲˌmʲeːʃənˠ/).
Does Reifirméisean have a plural?
No. Reifirméisean is a name, so it is used in the singular only.
Is 'Reifirméisean' the word for any reform?
No, Reifirméisean refers specifically to the historical Reformation; for reform in general use athchóiriú or leasú.
