HeyRuaHow to say “appointee” in Irish
- Irish:
- ceapaí
- English:
- appointee, seedling
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KYAP-ee” /ˈcapˠiː/
- Plural:
- ceapaithe (appointees)
- Genitive singular:
- ceapaí, an cheapaí (e.g. tuarastal an cheapaí, the appointee's salary)
- Genitive plural:
- ceapaithe, na gceapaithe (e.g. liosta na gceapaithe, the list of appointees)
What does “ceapaí” mean?
“Ceapaí” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- appointee
- A person who has been appointed to a post or position.Also: person appointed, nominee.
1 other meaning: seedling
- 2seedling
- A young plant raised for transplanting, such as a cabbage plant.Also: plant set, young plant, transplant.
“Ceapaí” with the article
The plural of appointee in Irish is ceapaithe. Here is ceapaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ceapaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ceapaí, the Irish word for appointee.
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Appointee in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for appointee?
The Irish for appointee is ceapaí (pronounced “KYAP-ee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ceapaithe. Depending on context it can also mean seedling.
How do you pronounce ceapaí in Irish?
Ceapaí is said like “KYAP-ee” (IPA /ˈcapˠiː/).
What is the plural of appointee in Irish?
The plural of ceapaí is ceapaithe; with the article, na ceapaithe means “the appointees”. The genitive plural is ceapaithe, as in liosta na gceapaithe (the list of appointees).
Does ceapaí have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ceapaí can mean appointee or seedling, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ceapaí change to cheapaí or gceapaí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ceapaí becomes mo cheapaí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gceapaí (eclipsis).
What is the difference between ceapaí and ceapachán?
Ceapaí is the person appointed, while ceapachán is the appointment itself, for example ceapachán an chathaoirligh, the chairperson's appointment.
