HeyRuaHow to say “basket” in Irish
- Irish:
- ciseán
- English:
- basket, basket (in basketball)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “kish-AWN” /cɪˈʃɑːnˠ/
- Plural:
- ciseáin (baskets)
- Genitive singular:
- ciseáin, an chiseáin (e.g. lámh an chiseáin, the handle of the basket)
- Genitive plural:
- ciseán, na gciseán (e.g. déantóir ciseán, a basket maker)
What does “ciseán” mean?
“Ciseán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- basket
- A light container woven from wicker, cane or similar material, used for carrying or holding things.Also: wicker basket, shopping basket, hamper.
“Ciseán” with the article
The plural of basket in Irish is ciseáin. Here is ciseán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ciseán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ciseán, the Irish word for basket.
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Basket in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for basket?
The Irish for basket is ciseán (pronounced “kish-AWN”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ciseáin. Depending on context it can also mean basket (in basketball).
How do you pronounce ciseán in Irish?
Ciseán is said like “kish-AWN” (IPA /cɪˈʃɑːnˠ/).
What is the plural of basket in Irish?
The plural of ciseán is ciseáin; with the article, na ciseáin means “the baskets”. The genitive plural is ciseán, as in déantóir ciseán (a basket maker).
Does ciseán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ciseán can mean basket or basket (in basketball), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ciseán change to chiseán or gciseán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ciseán becomes mo chiseán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gciseán (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'ciseán' and 'cliabh'?
'Ciseán' is a general basket, often a light one carried by hand, while 'cliabh' is a large creel, such as one used for turf or carried on the back.
