HeyRuaHow to say “area” in Irish
- Irish:
- ceantar
- English:
- area, field
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KYAN-tur” /ˈcan̪ˠt̪ˠəɾˠ/
- Plural:
- ceantair (areas)
- Genitive singular:
- ceantair, an cheantair (e.g. muintir an cheantair, the people of the area)
- Genitive plural:
- ceantar, na gceantar (e.g. daonra na gceantar tuaithe, the population of the rural areas)
What does “ceantar” mean?
“Ceantar” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- area
- A district or local area where people live, such as a part of a county or town.Also: district, locality, neighbourhood, region.
1 other meaning: field
- 2field
- A region containing a particular natural resource or mineral, as in a mining or oil area.Also: mineral field, mining area.
Other Irish words for area: limistéar (area), líomatáiste (area)
“Ceantar” with the article
The plural of area in Irish is ceantair. Here is ceantar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ceantar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ceantar, the Irish word for area.
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Area in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for area?
The Irish for area is ceantar (pronounced “KYAN-tur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ceantair. Depending on context it can also mean field.
How do you pronounce ceantar in Irish?
Ceantar is said like “KYAN-tur” (IPA /ˈcan̪ˠt̪ˠəɾˠ/).
What is the plural of area in Irish?
The plural of ceantar is ceantair; with the article, na ceantair means “the areas”. The genitive plural is ceantar, as in daonra na gceantar tuaithe (the population of the rural areas).
Does ceantar have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ceantar can mean area or field, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ceantar change to cheantar or gceantar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ceantar becomes mo cheantar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gceantar (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'ceantar' and 'limistéar'?
'Ceantar' is the everyday word for a local area or district, while 'limistéar' is a more formal or technical word for a defined zone or territory.
How do I say 'locally' or 'in the area'?
Say 'sa cheantar' or 'sa cheantar seo', for example 'Tá sé ina chónaí sa cheantar'.
