beannaithe
The Gaelic word for "blessed" is beannaithe.
beannaithe is an adjective used to describe someone or something that has divine aid, protection or other blessing.
Meaning: having divine aid, or protection, or other blessing (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is derived from the noun beannacht, which means "blessing".
How does it change in a sentence?
When used as a predicate adjective after a verb, beannaithe remains the same in the plural.
Did you know?
- In older Gaelic literature, the word is often linked to the concept of 'protection' from the 'evil eye' or bad omens, rather than just receiving goodness.
- In traditional Gaelic culture, the act of blessing often involved the 'beannachadh', a formal ritual that could be applied not just to people but to livestock and crops to ensure survival.
- The term for blessing is often applied to inanimate objects like tools or even boats to ensure their success and safety during use.
Examples in context
- Táim beannaithe le clann álainn.I am blessed with a beautiful family.
- Go dtuga Dia beannacht duit.May God bless you.
- Is cuimhin liom an lá beannaithe sin.I remember that blessed day.
- Tá an t-oileán beannaithe.The island is blessed.
- An t-eilean beannaithe sin.That blessed island.
Example conversation
Finlay and Mairead are talking about their families.
- FinlayTha mo theaghlach beannaithe.My family is blessed.
- MaireadTha sin glè mhath, a Finlay.That is very good, Finlay.
- FinlayAn bhfuil thu beannaithe cuideachd?Are you blessed as well?
- MaireadTha, tha sinn uile beannaithe.Yes, we are all blessed.
