HeyRuaHow to say “attachment” in Irish
- Irish:
- ceanglán
- English:
- attachment, fastener
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KYANG-lawn” /ˈcaŋɡlˠaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- ceangláin (attachments)
- Genitive singular:
- ceangláin, an cheangláin (e.g. ainm an cheangláin, the name of the attachment)
- Genitive plural:
- ceanglán, na gceanglán (e.g. liosta na gceanglán, the list of attachments)
What does “ceanglán” mean?
“Ceanglán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- attachment
- A file or document sent along with an email or letter.Also: email attachment, enclosure, attached file.
1 other meaning: fastener
- 2fastener
- A small thing that ties or fastens something, such as a clip or tie.Also: tie, clip, binder.
“Ceanglán” with the article
The plural of attachment in Irish is ceangláin. Here is ceanglán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ceanglán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ceanglán, the Irish word for attachment.
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Attachment in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for attachment?
The Irish for attachment is ceanglán (pronounced “KYANG-lawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ceangláin. Depending on context it can also mean fastener.
How do you pronounce ceanglán in Irish?
Ceanglán is said like “KYANG-lawn” (IPA /ˈcaŋɡlˠaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of attachment in Irish?
The plural of ceanglán is ceangláin; with the article, na ceangláin means “the attachments”. The genitive plural is ceanglán, as in liosta na gceanglán (the list of attachments).
Does ceanglán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ceanglán can mean attachment or fastener, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ceanglán change to cheanglán or gceanglán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ceanglán becomes mo cheanglán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gceanglán (eclipsis).
Is 'ceanglán' the same as 'ceangal'?
No. 'Ceangal' is the general word for a tie, bond or connection (also the verbal noun of 'ceangail'), while 'ceanglán' is a thing attached, especially an email attachment.
