HeyRuaHow to say “worship” in Irish
- Irish:
- adhradh
- English:
- worship, adherence
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- adhair, to worship (ag adhradh, worshipping)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “EYE-ra” /ˈəiɾˠə/
- Genitive singular:
- adhartha, an adhartha (e.g. teach adhartha, house of worship)
What does “adhradh” mean?
“Adhradh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- worship
- The act of worshipping or adoring God or a god; verbal noun of the verb 'adhair'.Also: adoration, adoring, worshipping.
1 other meaning: adherence
- 2adherence
- Following or adhering to a belief, cause or teaching.Also: following, devotion.
“Adhradh” as a verbal noun
After ag, adhradh means worshipping: it is the verbal noun of the verb adhair (to worship). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Adhradh” with the article
Here is adhradh after the article (an t-alt).
“Adhradh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using adhradh, the Irish word for worship.
Other nouns in Irish
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Worship in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for worship?
The Irish for worship is adhradh (pronounced “EYE-ra”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean adherence.
How do you pronounce adhradh in Irish?
Adhradh is said like “EYE-ra” (IPA /ˈəiɾˠə/).
Does adhradh have a plural?
No plural form is given for adhradh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does adhradh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Adhradh can mean worship or adherence, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does adhradh sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-adhradh (the worship), a hadhradh (her worship), a n-adhradh (their worship).
How do you say 'worship' something in Irish?
Use 'adhradh a thabhairt do', e.g. 'adhradh a thabhairt do Dhia', or the progressive 'ag adhradh Dé'.
