naofacht

Irish

Alternative forms

• naomhthacht

Etymology

From naofa (“holy, sanctified, sacred”) +‎ -acht (abstract nominal suffix).

Noun

naofacht f (genitive singular naofachta)

1. holiness, sanctity
2. sacredness (of a place)
3. saintliness, piety

Declension

Declension of naofacht

Third declension

Bare forms (no plural for this noun): Case Singular Nominative naofacht Vocative a naofacht Genitive naofachta Dative naofacht

Forms with the definite article: Case Singular Nominative an naofacht Genitive na naofachta Dative leis an naofacht don naofacht

Synonyms

• (sacredness): beannaitheacht

Related terms

• naomhaigh (“hallow, sanctify”, verb)

References

• Ó Dónaill, Niall (1977) “naofacht”, in Foclóir Gaeilge–Béarla, Dublin: An Gúm, →ISBN