HeyRuaHow to say “sinner” in Irish
- Irish:
- peacach
- English:
- sinner
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “PYAK-ukh” /ˈpʲakəx/
- Plural:
- peacaigh (sinners)
- Genitive singular:
- peacaigh, an pheacaigh (e.g. anam an pheacaigh, the soul of the sinner)
- Genitive plural:
- peacach, na bpeacach (e.g. paidir na bpeacach, the prayer of the sinners)
What does “peacach” mean?
- sinner
- A person who commits sins or does wrong, especially in a religious sense.Also: wrongdoer, transgressor.
“Peacach” with the article
The plural of sinner in Irish is peacaigh. Here is peacach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Peacach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using peacach, the Irish word for sinner.
Other nouns in Irish
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Sinner in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sinner?
The Irish for sinner is peacach (pronounced “PYAK-ukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is peacaigh.
How do you pronounce peacach in Irish?
Peacach is said like “PYAK-ukh” (IPA /ˈpʲakəx/).
What is the plural of sinner in Irish?
The plural of peacach is peacaigh; with the article, na peacaigh means “the sinners”. The genitive plural is peacach, as in paidir na bpeacach (the prayer of the sinners).
Does peacach have more than one meaning?
Peacach also has its own entry as an adjective meaning sinful.
Why does peacach change to pheacach or bpeacach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) peacach becomes mo pheacach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpeacach (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'peacach' and 'peaca'?
'Peaca' is the sin itself, while 'peacach' is the person who sins, a sinner.
Where does a learner hear 'peacach' most often?
In prayers, especially the Hail Mary: 'guigh orainn na peacaigh', pray for us sinners.
