HeyRuaHow to say “vestry” in Irish
- Irish:
- beistrí
- English:
- vestry
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BESH-tree” /ˈbʲeʃtʲɾʲiː/
- Plural:
- beistrithe (vestries)
- Genitive singular:
- beistrí, an bheistrí (e.g. doras an bheistrí, the vestry door)
- Genitive plural:
- beistrithe, na mbeistrithe (e.g. eochracha na mbeistrithe, the keys of the vestries)
What does “beistrí” mean?
- vestry
- A room in or attached to a church where the clergy put on their vestments and where sacred vessels and records are kept.Also: sacristy, church vestry.
“Beistrí” with the article
The plural of vestry in Irish is beistrithe. Here is beistrí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Beistrí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using beistrí, the Irish word for vestry.
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Vestry in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for vestry?
The Irish for vestry is beistrí (pronounced “BESH-tree”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is beistrithe.
How do you pronounce beistrí in Irish?
Beistrí is said like “BESH-tree” (IPA /ˈbʲeʃtʲɾʲiː/).
What is the plural of vestry in Irish?
The plural of beistrí is beistrithe; with the article, na beistrithe means “the vestries”. The genitive plural is beistrithe, as in eochracha na mbeistrithe (the keys of the vestries).
Why does beistrí change to bheistrí or mbeistrí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) beistrí becomes mo bheistrí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbeistrí (eclipsis).
Is 'beistrí' the same as 'sacraistí'?
Both refer to the room in a church where vestments are kept; 'sacraistí' (sacristy) is common in Catholic usage, while 'beistrí' (vestry) is the general word and is also used in Protestant churches.
