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Binder in Irish (Ceanglóir): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

‘ceanglóir’ also means: connector

The Irish for binder is ceanglóir, a masculine noun (plural ceanglóirí).
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How to say “binder” in Irish

Irish:
ceanglóir
English:
binder, connector
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine
Pronunciation:
“KYANG-loh-ir”  /ˈcaŋɡloːɾʲ/
Various forms
Plural:
ceanglóirí (binders)
Genitive singular:
ceanglóra, an cheanglóra (e.g. clúdach an cheanglóra, the cover of the binder)
Genitive plural:
ceanglóirí, na gceanglóirí (e.g. clúdaigh na gceanglóirí, the covers of the binders)

What does “ceanglóir” mean?

“Ceanglóir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

binder
A person or thing that binds or ties things together, such as a folder for holding papers.Also: folder, ring binder, tier.
1 other meaning: connector
2connector
A device or part that joins two things, for example in electrical or technical equipment.Also: coupler, fastener.

“Ceanglóir” with the article

The plural of binder in Irish is ceanglóirí. Here is ceanglóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an ceanglóir
the binder
No change after an
na ceanglóirí
the binders
Plural: no change after na

“Ceanglóir” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using ceanglóir, the Irish word for binder.

Cuir na nótaí sa cheanglóir dearg.
Put the notes in the red binder.
Tá ceanglóir nua ag teastáil uaim don scoil.
I need a new binder for school.
Cheannaigh mé trí cheanglóir sa siopa.
I bought three binders in the shop.
Bhris fáinní an cheanglóra inné.
The rings of the binder broke yesterday.
Tá na ceanglóirí go léir ar an tseilf.
All the binders are on the shelf.
Cá bhfuil mo cheanglóir staire?
Where is my history binder?
Coinním mo chuid oibre i gceanglóir.
I keep my work in a binder.

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Binder in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for binder?

The Irish for binder is ceanglóir (pronounced “KYANG-loh-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ceanglóirí. Depending on context it can also mean connector.

How do you pronounce ceanglóir in Irish?

Ceanglóir is said like “KYANG-loh-ir” (IPA /ˈcaŋɡloːɾʲ/).

What is the plural of binder in Irish?

The plural of ceanglóir is ceanglóirí; with the article, na ceanglóirí means “the binders”. The genitive plural is ceanglóirí, as in clúdaigh na gceanglóirí (the covers of the binders).

Does ceanglóir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Ceanglóir can mean binder or connector, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does ceanglóir change to cheanglóir or gceanglóir?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ceanglóir becomes mo cheanglóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gceanglóir (eclipsis).

What verb is 'ceanglóir' related to?

It comes from the verb 'ceangail' (tie, bind), and 'ceangal' is the verbal noun meaning a tie or connection.

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