HeyRuaHow to say “binding” in Irish
- Irish:
- ceangailteach
- English:
- binding, adhesive
- Word type:
- adjective
- More binding:
- níos ceangailtí
- Most binding:
- is ceangailtí
- Plural:
- ceangailteacha
- Pronunciation:
- “KYANG-ill-tyakh” /ˈcaŋɡəl̠ʲtʲəx/
What does “ceangailteach” mean?
“Ceangailteach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- binding
- Having legal or formal force that must be obeyed, such as an agreement or decision.Also: obligatory, compulsory, mandatory.
1 other meaning: adhesive
- 2adhesive
- Able to stick or bind things together.Also: sticky, binding, cohesive.
“Ceangailteach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is ceangailteach after conradh (contract, masculine), after cáipéis (document, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
After a feminine noun the adjective gets a séimhiú, an h after its first letter: cáipéis cheangailteach. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: conradh ceangailteach.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, ceangailteacha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant; after other plurals it does not: cáipéisí ceangailteacha.
More binding, most binding, very binding
Tá an dlí nua níos ceangailtí ná an seandlí. The new law is more binding than the old law.
| more binding | níos ceangailtí | in the past tense: ní ba cheangailtí |
|---|---|---|
| most binding | is ceangailtí | in the past tense: ba cheangailtí |
| as binding as | chomh ceangailteach le | no change after chomh |
| very binding | an-cheangailteach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too binding | rócheangailteach | ró- lenites |
“Ceangailteach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Binding in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for binding?
The Irish for binding is ceangailteach (pronounced “KYANG-ill-tyakh”). It comes after the noun: conradh ceangailteach, a binding contract; cáipéis cheangailteach, a binding document.
How do you say more binding and most binding in Irish?
níos ceangailtí is more binding and is ceangailtí is most binding. In the past tense they become ní ba cheangailtí and ba cheangailtí.
Why does ceangailteach become cheangailteach?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So cáipéis cheangailteach (a binding document) but conradh ceangailteach (a binding contract), because conradh is masculine.
What is the plural of ceangailteach?
With a plural noun ceangailteach becomes ceangailteacha: conarthaí ceangailteacha, cáipéisí ceangailteacha.
How do you say very binding in Irish?
an-cheangailteach. Too binding is rócheangailteach, and as binding as is chomh ceangailteach le.
Does ceangailteach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ceangailteach can mean binding or adhesive, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Which preposition follows ceangailteach?
Use 'ar': Tá an cinneadh ceangailteach ar an gcomhairle, the decision is binding on the council.
How is ceangailteach different from éigeantach?
'Ceangailteach' means legally or formally binding, while 'éigeantach' means compulsory, as in freastal éigeantach, compulsory attendance.
