Superstition in Irish (Piseogacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for superstition?

The Irish for superstition is piseogacht (pronounced “PISH-ohg-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “superstition” in Irish

Irish:: piseogacht
English:: superstition
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “PISH-ohg-ukht” /ˈpʲɪʃoːɡəxt̪/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: piseogachta, na piseogachta (e.g. lucht na piseogachta, superstitious people)

What does “piseogacht” mean?

superstition: Belief in or practice of superstitions, charms and folk magic.Also: superstitiousness, superstitious practice, charm-working.

Other Irish words for superstition: piseog (superstition)

“Piseogacht” with the article

Here is piseogacht after the article (an t-alt).

an phiseogacht

the superstition

Lenition: p becomes ph after an (feminine noun)

“Piseogacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using piseogacht, the Irish word for superstition.

Ní chreideann sé in aon phiseogacht.

He doesn't believe in any superstition.

Bhí an phiseogacht láidir sa cheantar sin fadó.

Superstition was strong in that area long ago.

Níl ann ach piseogacht, a deir mo mháthair.

It's only superstition, my mother says.

Scríobh sí leabhar faoi phiseogacht na tuaithe.

She wrote a book about rural superstition.

Tá a lán piseogachta ag baint le Lá Samhna.

There's a lot of superstition connected with Halloween.

D'fhág muintir an bhaile an phiseogacht ina ndiaidh.

The local people left superstition behind them.

Is cuid den bhéaloideas í an phiseogacht.

Superstition is part of folklore.

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Superstition in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for superstition?

The Irish for superstition is piseogacht (pronounced “PISH-ohg-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce piseogacht in Irish?

Piseogacht is said like “PISH-ohg-ukht” (IPA /ˈpʲɪʃoːɡəxt̪/).

Does piseogacht have a plural?

No plural form is given for piseogacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does piseogacht change to phiseogacht or bpiseogacht?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) piseogacht becomes mo phiseogacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpiseogacht (eclipsis).

What is the difference between piseog and piseogacht?

A piseog is a single superstition or charm, while piseogacht is superstition in general or the practice of it.

Superstition in Irish (Piseogacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage