HeyRuaHow to say “synagogue” in Irish
- Irish:
- sionagóg
- English:
- synagogue
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “shin-uh-GOAG” /ʃɪnˠəˈɡoːɡ/
- Plural:
- sionagóga (synagogues)
- Genitive singular:
- sionagóige, na sionagóige (e.g. doras na sionagóige, the door of the synagogue)
- Genitive plural:
- sionagóg, na sionagóg (e.g. ailtireacht na sionagóg, the architecture of synagogues)
What does “sionagóg” mean?
- synagogue
- A building where Jewish people meet for worship and religious teaching.Also: Jewish temple, shul.
“Sionagóg” with the article
The plural of synagogue in Irish is sionagóga. Here is sionagóg after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Sionagóg” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sionagóg, the Irish word for synagogue.
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Synagogue in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for synagogue?
The Irish for synagogue is sionagóg (pronounced “shin-uh-GOAG”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is sionagóga.
How do you pronounce sionagóg in Irish?
Sionagóg is said like “shin-uh-GOAG” (IPA /ʃɪnˠəˈɡoːɡ/).
What is the plural of synagogue in Irish?
The plural of sionagóg is sionagóga; with the article, na sionagóga means “the synagogues”. The genitive plural is sionagóg, as in ailtireacht na sionagóg (the architecture of synagogues).
Why does sionagóg change to shionagóg?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shionagóg. After ár (our) it stays ár sionagóg, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between sionagóg and teampall?
Sionagóg is specifically a Jewish place of worship, while teampall is a general word for a temple or church.
