HeyRuaHow to say “religious” in Irish
- Irish:
- reiligiúnach
- English:
- religious
- Word type:
- adjective
- More religious:
- níos reiligiúnaí
- Most religious:
- is reiligiúnaí
- Plural:
- reiligiúnacha
- Pronunciation:
- “rel-ig-YOO-nukh” /ˈrʲɛlʲɪɟuːnəx/
What does “reiligiúnach” mean?
“Reiligiúnach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- religious
- Relating to religion or having to do with faith and worship.Also: of religion, spiritual, sacred.
1 other meaning:
- 2religious
- Describes a person who is devout and practises their religion.Also: devout, pious, god-fearing.
“Reiligiúnach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is reiligiúnach after fear (man, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, reiligiúnacha.
More religious, most religious, very religious
Tá mo mháthair níos reiligiúnaí ná m'athair. My mother is more religious than my father.
| more religious | níos reiligiúnaí | in the past tense: ní ba reiligiúnaí |
|---|---|---|
| most religious | is reiligiúnaí | in the past tense: ba reiligiúnaí |
| as religious as | chomh reiligiúnach le | no change after chomh |
| very religious | an-reiligiúnach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too religious | róreiligiúnach | ró- lenites |
“Reiligiúnach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Religious in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for religious?
The Irish for religious is reiligiúnach (pronounced “rel-ig-YOO-nukh”). It comes after the noun: fear reiligiúnach, a religious man; bean reiligiúnach, a religious woman.
How do you say more religious and most religious in Irish?
níos reiligiúnaí is more religious and is reiligiúnaí is most religious. In the past tense they become ní ba reiligiúnaí and ba reiligiúnaí.
What is the plural of reiligiúnach?
With a plural noun reiligiúnach becomes reiligiúnacha: fir reiligiúnacha, mná reiligiúnacha.
How do you say very religious in Irish?
an-reiligiúnach. Too religious is róreiligiúnach, and as religious as is chomh reiligiúnach le.
What is the difference between 'reiligiúnach' and 'cráifeach'?
'Reiligiúnach' is the general word for religious, both relating to religion and devout. 'Cráifeach' means pious or devout and describes a person's personal devotion.
