Bundle in Irish (Ceangaltán): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for bundle?

The Irish for bundle is ceangaltán (pronounced “KYANG-uhl-tawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ceangaltáin. Depending on context it can also mean attachment or appendage.

Q: What is the plural of bundle in Irish?

The plural of ceangaltán is ceangaltáin; with the article, na ceangaltáin means “the bundles”. The genitive plural is ceangaltán, as in líon na gceangaltán (the number of bundles).

Q: Does ceangaltán have more than one meaning?

Yes. Ceangaltán can mean bundle, attachment or appendage, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “bundle” in Irish

Irish:: ceangaltán
English:: bundle, attachment, appendage
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “KYANG-uhl-tawn” /ˈcaŋəl̪ˠt̪ˠaːnˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: ceangaltáin (bundles)
Genitive singular:: ceangaltáin, an cheangaltáin (e.g. ábhar an cheangaltáin, the contents of the bundle)
Genitive plural:: ceangaltán, na gceangaltán (e.g. líon na gceangaltán, the number of bundles)

What does “ceangaltán” mean?

“Ceangaltán” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

bundle: A group of things tied or wrapped together.Also: packet, parcel, package.

2 other meanings: attachment or appendage

2attachment: A file sent along with an email or other electronic message.Also: email attachment, attached file.
3appendage: Something attached or joined to something else, such as an annex to a document.Also: annex, appendix.

Other Irish words for bundle: beart (bundle), burla (bundle), paca (pack)

“Ceangaltán” with the article

The plural of bundle in Irish is ceangaltáin. Here is ceangaltán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an ceangaltán

the bundle

No change after an

na ceangaltáin

the bundles

Plural: no change after na

“Ceangaltán” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using ceangaltán, the Irish word for bundle.

Chuir mé ceangaltán leis an ríomhphost.

I added an attachment to the email.

Ní féidir liom an ceangaltán a oscailt.

I can't open the attachment.

Tá an ceangaltán rómhór le seoladh.

The attachment is too big to send.

Seol na ceangaltáin chugam inniu, le do thoil.

Send me the attachments today, please.

Bhí ceangaltán adhmaid ar a dhroim aige.

He had a bundle of wood on his back.

Tá an tuairisc sa cheangaltán.

The report is in the attachment.

Íoslódáil mé na ceangaltáin go léir.

I downloaded all the attachments.

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Bundle in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for bundle?

The Irish for bundle is ceangaltán (pronounced “KYANG-uhl-tawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ceangaltáin. Depending on context it can also mean attachment or appendage.

How do you pronounce ceangaltán in Irish?

Ceangaltán is said like “KYANG-uhl-tawn” (IPA /ˈcaŋəl̪ˠt̪ˠaːnˠ/).

What is the plural of bundle in Irish?

The plural of ceangaltán is ceangaltáin; with the article, na ceangaltáin means “the bundles”. The genitive plural is ceangaltán, as in líon na gceangaltán (the number of bundles).

Does ceangaltán have more than one meaning?

Yes. Ceangaltán can mean bundle, attachment or appendage, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does ceangaltán change to cheangaltán or gceangaltán?

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

How do I say 'see attachment' in an email?

You can write 'féach an ceangaltán' or 'féach ceangaltán'. The word comes from 'ceangail', to tie or attach.

Bundle in Irish (Ceangaltán): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage