HeyRuaHow to say “Satan” in Irish
- Irish:
- Sátan
- English:
- Satan
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SAW-tun” /ˈsˠaːt̪ˠən̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- Sátain (e.g. cathuithe Sátain, the temptations of Satan)
What does “Sátan” mean?
- Satan
- The name of the Devil, the chief evil spirit and enemy of God in Christian belief.Also: devil, lucifer, the Evil one.
“Sátan” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Sátan, the Irish word for Satan.
Is é Sátan namhaid Dé sa Bhíobla.
Satan is God's enemy in the Bible.
Dhiúltaigh sí do Shátan agus dá oibreacha.
She renounced Satan and all his works.
Bhí scéal faoi Shátan sa leabhar sin.
There was a story about Satan in that book.
Labhair an sagart faoi chumhacht Sátain.
The priest spoke about the power of Satan.
Chuir Sátan cathú ar Íosa san fhásach.
Satan tempted Jesus in the desert.
Deir siad gur aingeal tráth ab ea Sátan.
They say Satan was once an angel.
Ní raibh eagla ar bith air roimh Shátan.
He had no fear at all of Satan.
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Satan in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Satan?
The Irish for Satan is Sátan (pronounced “SAW-tun”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce Sátan in Irish?
Sátan is said like “SAW-tun” (IPA /ˈsˠaːt̪ˠən̪ˠ/).
Does Sátan have a plural?
No. Sátan is a name, so it is used in the singular only.
What is the difference between 'Sátan' and 'diabhal'?
'Sátan' is the proper name of the Devil, while 'diabhal' means 'devil' in general and is also used for the Devil himself, as in 'an diabhal'. 'Diabhal' is far more common in everyday speech and exclamations.
