HeyRuaHow to say “resurrection” in Irish
- Irish:
- aiséirí
- English:
- resurrection, revival
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- aiséirigh, to rise again (ag aiséirí, rising again)
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ASH-ay-ree” /ˈaʃeːɾʲiː/
- Plural:
- aiséirithe (resurrections)
- Genitive singular:
- aiséirí, an aiséirí (e.g. Domhnach an Aiséirí, Resurrection Sunday)
- Genitive plural:
- aiséirithe, na n-aiséirithe (e.g. scéalta na n-aiséirithe, the resurrection stories)
What does “aiséirí” mean?
“Aiséirí” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- resurrection
- Rising again from the dead, especially the Resurrection of Christ; it is also the verbal noun of the verb aiséirigh.Also: rising from the dead, rising again.
1 other meaning: revival
- 2revival
- A rising again or renewal of something that had declined, such as a movement or a nation.Also: resurgence, rebirth, renewal.
“Aiséirí” as a verbal noun
After ag, aiséirí means rising again: it is the verbal noun of the verb aiséirigh (to rise again). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Aiséirí” with the article
The plural of resurrection in Irish is aiséirithe. Here is aiséirí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aiséirí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aiséirí, the Irish word for resurrection.
Other nouns in Irish
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Resurrection in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for resurrection?
The Irish for resurrection is aiséirí (pronounced “ASH-ay-ree”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is aiséirithe. Depending on context it can also mean revival.
How do you pronounce aiséirí in Irish?
Aiséirí is said like “ASH-ay-ree” (IPA /ˈaʃeːɾʲiː/).
What is the plural of resurrection in Irish?
The plural of aiséirí is aiséirithe; with the article, na haiséirithe means “the resurrections”. The genitive plural is aiséirithe, as in scéalta na n-aiséirithe (the resurrection stories).
Does aiséirí have more than one meaning?
Yes. Aiséirí can mean resurrection or revival, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does aiséirí sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aiséirí (the resurrection), a haiséirí (her resurrection), a n-aiséirí (their resurrection), na haiséirithe (the resurrections).
What is the difference between aiséirí and athbheochan?
Aiséirí is mainly resurrection from the dead, as in an tAiséirí, while athbheochan is the usual word for a revival, as in athbheochan na Gaeilge.
Is aiséirí related to éirí?
Yes, aiséirí is built from ais- (back, again) and éirí (rising), so it literally means rising again.
