HeyRuaHow to say “sacrifice” in Irish
- Irish:
- íobairt
- English:
- sacrifice
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- íobair, to sacrifice (ag íobairt, sacrificing)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “EE-burt” /ˈiːbˠəɾˠtʲ/
- Plural:
- íobairtí (sacrifices)
- Genitive singular:
- íobartha, na híobartha (e.g. lá na híobartha, the day of the sacrifice)
- Genitive plural:
- íobairtí, na n-íobairtí (e.g. altóir na n-íobairtí, the altar of the sacrifices)
What does “íobairt” mean?
“Íobairt” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- sacrifice
- An offering made to God or a god, especially of an animal or object; also the verbal noun of the verb íobair, to sacrifice.Also: offering, sacrificing, oblation.
1 other meaning:
- 2sacrifice
- Giving up something valuable for the sake of a person, cause or greater good.Also: self-sacrifice, giving up.
Other Irish words for sacrifice: sacraifís (sacrifice)
“Íobairt” as a verbal noun
After ag, íobairt means sacrificing: it is the verbal noun of the verb íobair (to sacrifice). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Íobairt” with the article
The plural of sacrifice in Irish is íobairtí. Here is íobairt after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Íobairt” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using íobairt, the Irish word for sacrifice.
Other nouns in Irish
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Sacrifice in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sacrifice?
The Irish for sacrifice is íobairt (pronounced “EE-burt”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is íobairtí.
How do you pronounce íobairt in Irish?
Íobairt is said like “EE-burt” (IPA /ˈiːbˠəɾˠtʲ/).
What is the plural of sacrifice in Irish?
The plural of íobairt is íobairtí; with the article, na híobairtí means “the sacrifices”. The genitive plural is íobairtí, as in altóir na n-íobairtí (the altar of the sacrifices).
Why does íobairt sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an íobairt (the sacrifice), a híobairt (her sacrifice), a n-íobairt (their sacrifice), na híobairtí (the sacrifices).
What is the difference between íobairt and ofráil?
Íobairt is a sacrifice, often involving giving something up or a ritual offering, while ofráil is a more general offering, such as a gift or collection in church.
