HeyRuaHow to say “repentance” in Irish
- Irish:
- aithrí
- English:
- repentance, penance
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AH-ree” /ˈahɾʲiː/
- Plural:
- aithríonna (repentances)
- Genitive singular:
- aithrí, na haithrí (e.g. sacraimint na haithrí, the sacrament of penance)
- Genitive plural:
- aithríonna, na n-aithríonna (e.g. déanamh na n-aithríonna, the doing of the penances)
What does “aithrí” mean?
“Aithrí” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- repentance
- Sorrow for wrongdoing together with the resolve to change, especially in a religious sense.Also: penitence, contrition, remorse.
1 other meaning: penance
- 2penance
- An act done to make up for sin, such as one imposed in confession.Also: atonement, expiation.
“Aithrí” with the article
The plural of repentance in Irish is aithríonna. Here is aithrí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aithrí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aithrí, the Irish word for repentance.
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Repentance in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for repentance?
The Irish for repentance is aithrí (pronounced “AH-ree”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is aithríonna. Depending on context it can also mean penance.
How do you pronounce aithrí in Irish?
Aithrí is said like “AH-ree” (IPA /ˈahɾʲiː/).
What is the plural of repentance in Irish?
The plural of aithrí is aithríonna; with the article, na haithríonna means “the repentances”. The genitive plural is aithríonna, as in déanamh na n-aithríonna (the doing of the penances).
Does aithrí have more than one meaning?
Yes. Aithrí can mean repentance or penance, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does aithrí sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an aithrí (the repentance), a haithrí (her repentance), a n-aithrí (their repentance), na haithríonna (the repentances).
What is the difference between aithrí and aiféala?
Aiféala is everyday regret, as in 'tá aiféala orm', while aithrí is moral or religious repentance, as in 'aithrí a dhéanamh'.
