HeyRuaHow to say “rosary” in Irish
- Irish:
- paidrín
- English:
- rosary, string of beads
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “pad-ir-EEN” /pˠadʲəˈɾʲiːnʲ/
- Plural:
- paidríní (rosaries)
- Genitive singular:
- paidrín, an phaidrín (e.g. rúndiamhra an phaidrín, the mysteries of the rosary)
- Genitive plural:
- paidríní, na bpaidríní (e.g. bosca na bpaidríní, the box of the rosaries)
What does “paidrín” mean?
“Paidrín” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- rosary
- A string of beads used by Catholics for counting prayers, or the set of prayers said on it.Also: rosary beads, beads, prayer beads.
1 other meaning: string of beads
- 2string of beads
- Any string of beads, such as a necklace.Also: beads, necklace.
“Paidrín” with the article
The plural of rosary in Irish is paidríní. Here is paidrín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Paidrín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using paidrín, the Irish word for rosary.
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Rosary in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rosary?
The Irish for rosary is paidrín (pronounced “pad-ir-EEN”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is paidríní. Depending on context it can also mean string of beads.
How do you pronounce paidrín in Irish?
Paidrín is said like “pad-ir-EEN” (IPA /pˠadʲəˈɾʲiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of rosary in Irish?
The plural of paidrín is paidríní; with the article, na paidríní means “the rosaries”. The genitive plural is paidríní, as in bosca na bpaidríní (the box of the rosaries).
Does paidrín have more than one meaning?
Yes. Paidrín can mean rosary or string of beads, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does paidrín change to phaidrín or bpaidrín?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) paidrín becomes mo phaidrín (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpaidrín (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'paidrín' and 'paidir'?
'Paidir' is a single prayer, while 'paidrín' is the rosary, the beads or the series of prayers said on them.
What does 'an chloch is lú ar mo phaidrín' mean?
It means the least of my concerns, for example 'Is é an chloch is lú ar mo phaidrín é' means it is the least of my worries.
