HeyRuaHow to say “synod” in Irish
- Irish:
- sionad
- English:
- synod
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHUN-ud” /ʃɪnˠəd̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- sionaid (synods)
- Genitive singular:
- sionaid, an tsionaid (e.g. cruinniú an tsionaid, the meeting of the synod)
- Genitive plural:
- sionad, na sionad (e.g. cinntí na sionad, the decisions of the synods)
What does “sionad” mean?
- synod
- A formal assembly of church clergy, and sometimes lay members, that meets to discuss and decide church matters.Also: church council, church assembly, ecclesiastical council.
“Sionad” with the article
The plural of synod in Irish is sionaid. Here is sionad after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Sionad” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sionad, the Irish word for synod.
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Synod in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for synod?
The Irish for synod is sionad (pronounced “SHUN-ud”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is sionaid.
How do you pronounce sionad in Irish?
Sionad is said like “SHUN-ud” (IPA /ʃɪnˠəd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of synod in Irish?
The plural of sionad is sionaid; with the article, na sionaid means “the synods”. The genitive plural is sionad, as in cinntí na sionad (the decisions of the synods).
Why does sionad change to shionad?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shionad. After ár (our) it stays ár sionad, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'sionad' and 'comhairle'?
'Sionad' is specifically a church synod, while 'comhairle' is a general word for a council, e.g. 'comhairle contae'. A major church council is often 'comhairle eaglasta'.
