HeyRuaHow to say “sacrifice” in Irish
- Irish:
- sacraifís
- English:
- sacrifice, mass
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “SAK-rih-feesh” /ˈsakɾˠəfʲiːʃ/
- Plural:
- sacraifísí (sacrifices)
- Genitive singular:
- sacraifíse, na sacraifíse (e.g. luach na sacraifíse, the value of the sacrifice)
- Genitive plural:
- sacraifísí, na sacraifísí (e.g. luach na sacraifísí, the value of the sacrifices)
What does “sacraifís” mean?
“Sacraifís” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- sacrifice
- An offering made to God or a god, especially the offering of a victim on an altar.Also: offering, oblation.
2 other meanings: mass
- 2sacrifice
- Something valuable that a person gives up for the sake of someone or something else.Also: self-denial, giving up.
- 3mass
- The sacrifice of the Mass in Catholic teaching.Also: sacrifice of the mass, eucharistic sacrifice.
Other Irish words for sacrifice: íobairt (sacrifice)
“Sacraifís” with the article
The plural of sacrifice in Irish is sacraifísí. Here is sacraifís after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Sacraifís” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sacraifís, the Irish word for sacrifice.
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Sacrifice in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sacrifice?
The Irish for sacrifice is sacraifís (pronounced “SAK-rih-feesh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is sacraifísí. Depending on context it can also mean mass.
How do you pronounce sacraifís in Irish?
Sacraifís is said like “SAK-rih-feesh” (IPA /ˈsakɾˠəfʲiːʃ/).
What is the plural of sacrifice in Irish?
The plural of sacraifís is sacraifísí; with the article, na sacraifísí means “the sacrifices”. The genitive plural is sacraifísí, as in luach na sacraifísí (the value of the sacrifices).
Does sacraifís have more than one meaning?
Yes. Sacraifís can mean sacrifice or mass, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does sacraifís change to shacraifís?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shacraifís. After ár (our) it stays ár sacraifís, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between sacraifís and íobairt?
Both mean sacrifice; íobairt is the more common native word, especially for giving something up, while sacraifís is often used in a religious or Mass context.
