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oracle in Irish

oracle in Irish is aitheascal, oracal, saineolaí — oracle means in ancient religion, a shrine or priest through whom a god was believed to answer questions or give prophecy — or the prophecy itself.

oracle in Irish

aitheascal
noun
oracal
noun
saineolaí
noun
A person considered to be a source of wisdom.
saoi
noun
A person considered to be a source of wisdom.

What does "oracle" mean?

  1. noun In ancient religion, a shrine or priest through whom a god was believed to answer questions or give prophecy — or the prophecy itself.
    "The ancient Greeks traveled to Delphi to consult the oracle."
  2. noun A person regarded as an especially wise or authoritative source of guidance.
    "Colleagues treated her as the office oracle whenever a tricky decision came up."
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oracle in a sentence

  • The ancient Greeks traveled to Delphi to consult the oracle.
  • Colleagues treated her as the office oracle whenever a tricky decision came up.

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What is "oracle" in Irish?

"oracle" in Irish is aitheascal, oracal, saineolaí. oracle means: In ancient religion, a shrine or priest through whom a god was believed to answer questions or give prophecy — or the prophecy itself.

How do you use "oracle" in a sentence?

Example: "The ancient Greeks traveled to Delphi to consult the oracle." In Irish, "oracle" is aitheascal, oracal, saineolaí.

Are there other ways to say "oracle" in Irish?

Yes — Irish has 4 translations listed for "oracle": aitheascal, oracal, saineolaí, saoi.

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