HeyRuaHow to say “religion” in Irish
- Irish:
- reiligiún
- English:
- religion
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “REL-ih-goon” /ˈɾˠɛlʲəɟuːnˠ/
- Plural:
- reiligiúin (religions)
- Genitive singular:
- reiligiúin, an reiligiúin (e.g. stair an reiligiúin, the history of religion)
- Genitive plural:
- reiligiún, na reiligiún (e.g. staidéar na reiligiún, the study of religions)
What does “reiligiún” mean?
- religion
- A system of faith and worship, or belief in God or gods in general.Also: faith, religious belief, creed.
“Reiligiún” with the article
The plural of religion in Irish is reiligiúin. Here is reiligiún after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Reiligiún” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using reiligiún, the Irish word for religion.
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Religion in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for religion?
The Irish for religion is reiligiún (pronounced “REL-ih-goon”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is reiligiúin.
How do you pronounce reiligiún in Irish?
Reiligiún is said like “REL-ih-goon” (IPA /ˈɾˠɛlʲəɟuːnˠ/).
What is the plural of religion in Irish?
The plural of reiligiún is reiligiúin; with the article, na reiligiúin means “the religions”. The genitive plural is reiligiún, as in staidéar na reiligiún (the study of religions).
What is the difference between 'reiligiún' and 'creideamh'?
'Reiligiún' is religion as a system or subject, while 'creideamh' means faith or belief, and is also used for a particular faith, as in 'an creideamh Caitliceach'.
