HeyRuaHow to say “buying” in Irish
- Irish:
- ceannach
- English:
- buying, price
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- ceannaigh, to buy (ag ceannach, buying)
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KYAN-ukh” /ˈcan̪ˠəx/
- Genitive singular:
- ceannaigh, an cheannaigh (e.g. praghas ceannaigh, purchase price)
What does “ceannach” mean?
“Ceannach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- buying
- The act of buying something; the verbal noun of the verb ceannaigh.Also: purchase, purchasing, buy.
1 other meaning: price
- 2price
- What something costs or what one pays for it, often figuratively, as in paying dearly for something.Also: cost, dear price.
“Ceannach” as a verbal noun
After ag, ceannach means buying: it is the verbal noun of the verb ceannaigh (to buy). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Ceannach” with the article
Here is ceannach after the article (an t-alt).
“Ceannach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ceannach, the Irish word for buying.
Other nouns in Irish
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Buying in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for buying?
The Irish for buying is ceannach (pronounced “KYAN-ukh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean price.
How do you pronounce ceannach in Irish?
Ceannach is said like “KYAN-ukh” (IPA /ˈcan̪ˠəx/).
Does ceannach have a plural?
No plural form is given for ceannach in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does ceannach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ceannach can mean buying or price, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ceannach change to cheannach or gceannach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ceannach becomes mo cheannach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gceannach (eclipsis).
How do I say 'I am buying' in Irish?
Use the verbal noun with ag: Tá mé ag ceannach. The object goes in the genitive: ag ceannach bainne.
Is 'ceannach' related to 'ceannaí'?
Yes, ceannaí means merchant or trader, a person who buys and sells, from the same root as ceannach.
