HeyRuaHow to say “Sanskrit” in Irish
- Irish:
- Sanscrait
- English:
- Sanskrit
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “SAN-skritch” /ˈsˠanˠəsˠkɾˠətʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- Sanscraite, na Sanscraite (e.g. foclóir Sanscraite, a Sanskrit dictionary)
What does “Sanscrait” mean?
- Sanskrit
- Sanskrit, the ancient classical language of India, used in Hindu scriptures and scholarship.Also: Sanskrit language, ancient Indian language.
“Sanscrait” with the article
Here is Sanscrait after the article (an t-alt).
an tSanscrait
the Sanskrit
Feminine nouns take t before s after an
“Sanscrait” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Sanscrait, the Irish word for Sanskrit.
Tá Sanscrait an-sean ar fad.
Sanskrit is very old indeed.
Bhí sé ag foghlaim Sanscraite san ollscoil.
He was learning Sanskrit at university.
Scríobhadh na Vedaí i Sanscrait.
The Vedas were written in Sanskrit.
Is teanga Ind-Eorpach í an tSanscrait.
Sanskrit is an Indo-European language.
Tá suim mhór agam sa tSanscrait.
I have a great interest in Sanskrit.
Is ollamh le Sanscrait í a máthair.
Her mother is a professor of Sanskrit.
Tá gaol idir an Ghaeilge agus an tSanscrait.
Irish and Sanskrit are related.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Sanskrit in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Sanskrit?
The Irish for Sanskrit is Sanscrait (pronounced “SAN-skritch”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce Sanscrait in Irish?
Sanscrait is said like “SAN-skritch” (IPA /ˈsˠanˠəsˠkɾˠətʲ/).
Does Sanscrait have a plural?
No. Sanscrait is a name, so it is used in the singular only.
Why does Sanscrait change to Shanscrait?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo Shanscrait. After ár (our) it stays ár Sanscrait, because s does not take eclipsis.
Do I use the article with Sanscrait?
Yes, like many language names it often takes the article: an tSanscrait, sa tSanscrait, but you can also say i Sanscrait.
