HeyRuaHow to say “a right” in Irish
- Irish:
- ceart
- English:
- a right, justice, truth
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “kyart” /caɾˠt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- cearta (rights)
- Genitive singular:
- cirt, an chirt (e.g. ar son an chirt, for the sake of justice)
- Genitive plural:
- ceart, na gceart (e.g. cosaint na gceart, the defence of the rights)
What does “ceart” mean?
“Ceart” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- a right
- Something a person is entitled to have or do, by law or by morality.Also: entitlement, claim, human right.
2 other meanings: justice or truth
- 2justice
- Fairness and lawful treatment, the thing that is due to someone.Also: fairness, fair play, due.
- 3truth
- The true or correct state of things, as in 'tá an ceart agat', you are in the right.Also: the right side, correctness.
“Ceart” with the article
The plural of a right in Irish is cearta. Here is ceart after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ceart” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ceart, the Irish word for a right.
Other nouns in Irish
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A right in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for a right?
The Irish for a right is ceart (pronounced “kyart”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cearta. Depending on context it can also mean justice or truth.
How do you pronounce ceart in Irish?
Ceart is said like “kyart” (IPA /caɾˠt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of a right in Irish?
The plural of ceart is cearta; with the article, na cearta means “the rights”. The genitive plural is ceart, as in cosaint na gceart (the defence of the rights).
Does ceart have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ceart can mean a right, justice or truth, depending on context; the first is the most common. Ceart also has its own entry as an adjective meaning right.
Why does ceart change to cheart or gceart?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ceart becomes mo cheart (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gceart (eclipsis).
How do I say 'you are right' in Irish?
Say 'Tá an ceart agat', literally 'you have the right'. 'Tá tú ceart' is less idiomatic for agreeing with someone.
What is the difference between 'ceart' and 'cóir'?
'Ceart' is the general word for a right or justice, while 'cóir' means fair treatment or equity, as in 'cóir a dhéanamh'.
