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Spirituality in Irish (Spioradáltacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for spirituality is spioradáltacht, a feminine noun (plural spioradáltachtaí).
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How to say “spirituality” in Irish

Irish:
spioradáltacht
English:
spirituality
Word type:
noun
Gender:
feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:
“SPIR-uh-daal-tukht”  /ˈsˠpʲɪɾˠəd̪ˠaːl̪ˠt̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
Plural:
spioradáltachtaí (spiritualities)
Genitive singular:
spioradáltachta, na spioradáltachta (e.g. cúrsa spioradáltachta, a course in spirituality)
Genitive plural:
spioradáltachtaí, na spioradáltachtaí (e.g. staidéar ar spioradáltachtaí éagsúla, a study of various spiritualities)

What does “spioradáltacht” mean?

spirituality
The quality of being spiritual, or a concern with religious and spiritual matters rather than material ones.Also: spiritualness, spiritual life.

“Spioradáltacht” with the article

The plural of spirituality in Irish is spioradáltachtaí. Here is spioradáltacht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an spioradáltacht
the spirituality
No change after an
na spioradáltachtaí
the spiritualities
Plural: no change after na

“Spioradáltacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using spioradáltacht, the Irish word for spirituality.

Tá suim mhór aici sa spioradáltacht.
She is very interested in spirituality.
Is cuid thábhachtach de mo shaol í an spioradáltacht.
Spirituality is an important part of my life.
Labhair an sagart faoi spioradáltacht na manach.
The priest spoke about the spirituality of the monks.
Léigh mé leabhar faoi spioradáltacht na gCeilteach.
I read a book about Celtic spirituality.
Tá spioradáltachtaí éagsúla ar fud an domhain.
There are different spiritualities all over the world.
Ní bhaineann spioradáltacht le reiligiún amháin.
Spirituality doesn't belong to one religion only.
D'fhreastail siad ar chúrsa spioradáltachta le chéile.
They attended a spirituality course together.

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Spirituality in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for spirituality?

The Irish for spirituality is spioradáltacht (pronounced “SPIR-uh-daal-tukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is spioradáltachtaí.

How do you pronounce spioradáltacht in Irish?

Spioradáltacht is said like “SPIR-uh-daal-tukht” (IPA /ˈsˠpʲɪɾˠəd̪ˠaːl̪ˠt̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).

What is the plural of spirituality in Irish?

The plural of spioradáltacht is spioradáltachtaí; with the article, na spioradáltachtaí means “the spiritualities”. The genitive plural is spioradáltachtaí, as in staidéar ar spioradáltachtaí éagsúla (a study of various spiritualities).

How is 'spioradáltacht' different from 'cráifeacht'?

'Spioradáltacht' is spirituality in general, a concern with the spirit, while 'cráifeacht' means piety or devoutness in religious practice.

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