HeyRuaHow to say “appointment” in Irish
- Irish:
- ceapachán
- English:
- appointment, composition
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KYAP-uh-khawn” /ˈcapəxaːn/
- Plural:
- ceapacháin (appointments)
- Genitive singular:
- ceapacháin, an cheapacháin (e.g. dáta an cheapacháin, date of the appointment)
- Genitive plural:
- ceapachán, na gceapachán (e.g. fógairt na gceapachán, the announcement of the appointments)
What does “ceapachán” mean?
“Ceapachán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- appointment
- The act of appointing someone to a post or position, or the post itself.Also: nomination, appointing.
“Ceapachán” with the article
The plural of appointment in Irish is ceapacháin. Here is ceapachán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ceapachán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ceapachán, the Irish word for appointment.
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Appointment in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for appointment?
The Irish for appointment is ceapachán (pronounced “KYAP-uh-khawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ceapacháin. Depending on context it can also mean composition.
How do you pronounce ceapachán in Irish?
Ceapachán is said like “KYAP-uh-khawn” (IPA /ˈcapəxaːn/).
What is the plural of appointment in Irish?
The plural of ceapachán is ceapacháin; with the article, na ceapacháin means “the appointments”. The genitive plural is ceapachán, as in fógairt na gceapachán (the announcement of the appointments).
Does ceapachán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ceapachán can mean appointment or composition, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ceapachán change to cheapachán or gceapachán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ceapachán becomes mo cheapachán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gceapachán (eclipsis).
Is 'ceapachán' used for a doctor's appointment?
No, 'ceapachán' is an appointment to a job or post; a meeting arranged with someone, like a doctor, is 'coinne'.
