HeyRuaHow to say “theologian” in Irish
- Irish:
- diagaire
- English:
- theologian
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “JEE-uh-gir-uh” /ˈdʲiəɡəɾʲə/
- Plural:
- diagairí (theologians)
- Genitive singular:
- diagaire, an diagaire (e.g. saothar an diagaire, the theologian's work)
- Genitive plural:
- diagairí, na ndiagairí (e.g. tuairimí na ndiagairí, the opinions of the theologians)
What does “diagaire” mean?
- theologian
- A person who studies or is an expert in theology, the study of God and religious belief.Also: divine, theology scholar.
“Diagaire” with the article
The plural of theologian in Irish is diagairí. Here is diagaire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Diagaire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using diagaire, the Irish word for theologian.
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Theologian in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for theologian?
The Irish for theologian is diagaire (pronounced “JEE-uh-gir-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is diagairí.
How do you pronounce diagaire in Irish?
Diagaire is said like “JEE-uh-gir-uh” (IPA /ˈdʲiəɡəɾʲə/).
What is the plural of theologian in Irish?
The plural of diagaire is diagairí; with the article, na diagairí means “the theologians”. The genitive plural is diagairí, as in tuairimí na ndiagairí (the opinions of the theologians).
Why does diagaire change to dhiagaire or ndiagaire?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) diagaire becomes mo dhiagaire (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndiagaire (eclipsis).
What is the difference between diagaire and diagacht?
Diagaire is the person, a theologian, while diagacht is the subject itself, theology.
