HeyRuaHow to say “salvation” in Irish
- Irish:
- slánú
- English:
- salvation, healing, completion, indemnity
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- slánaigh, to save (ag slánú, saving)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SLAW-noo” /ˈsˠl̪ˠaːn̪ˠuː/
- Plural:
- slánuithe (salvations)
- Genitive singular:
- slánaithe, an tslánaithe (e.g. obair an tslánaithe, the work of salvation)
- Genitive plural:
- slánuithe, na slánuithe (e.g. lá na slánuithe, the day of the salvations)
What does “slánú” mean?
“Slánú” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- salvation
- Being saved or redeemed, especially in the religious sense; verbal noun of the verb slánaigh.Also: redemption, saving.
3 other meanings: healing or completion or indemnity
- 2healing
- The act of making or becoming healthy again; recovery.Also: recovery, recuperation, cure.
- 3completion
- The act of completing or rounding off something, such as a period of time or a number.Also: completing, rounding off.
- 4indemnity
- Protection or compensation against loss or damage.Also: indemnification, compensation.
“Slánú” as a verbal noun
After ag, slánú means saving: it is the verbal noun of the verb slánaigh (to save). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Slánú” with the article
The plural of salvation in Irish is slánuithe. Here is slánú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Slánú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using slánú, the Irish word for salvation.
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Salvation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for salvation?
The Irish for salvation is slánú (pronounced “SLAW-noo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is slánuithe. Depending on context it can also mean healing or completion or indemnity.
How do you pronounce slánú in Irish?
Slánú is said like “SLAW-noo” (IPA /ˈsˠl̪ˠaːn̪ˠuː/).
What is the plural of salvation in Irish?
The plural of slánú is slánuithe; with the article, na slánuithe means “the salvations”. The genitive plural is slánuithe, as in lá na slánuithe (the day of the salvations).
Does slánú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Slánú can mean salvation, healing, completion or indemnity, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does slánú change to shlánú?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shlánú. After ár (our) it stays ár slánú, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between slánú and Slánaitheoir?
Slánú is the act of salvation or saving, while an Slánaitheoir is the Saviour, a title of Christ.
