HeyRuaHow to say “can” in Irish
- Irish:
- canna
- English:
- can
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAN-uh” /ˈkan̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- cannaí (cans)
- Genitive singular:
- canna, an channa (e.g. clár an channa, the lid of the can)
- Genitive plural:
- cannaí, na gcannaí (e.g. athchúrsáil na gcannaí, the recycling of the cans)
What does “canna” mean?
- can
- A metal container for food or drink, or a larger metal container for liquids such as milk or petrol.Also: tin, canister, metal container.
Other Irish words for can: féad (be able)
“Canna” with the article
The plural of can in Irish is cannaí. Here is canna after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Canna” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using canna, the Irish word for can.
Other nouns in Irish
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Can in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for can?
The Irish for can is canna (pronounced “KAN-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cannaí.
How do you pronounce canna in Irish?
Canna is said like “KAN-uh” (IPA /ˈkan̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of can in Irish?
The plural of canna is cannaí; with the article, na cannaí means “the cans”. The genitive plural is cannaí, as in athchúrsáil na gcannaí (the recycling of the cans).
Why does canna change to channa or gcanna?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) canna becomes mo channa (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcanna (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'canna' and 'stán'?
'Canna' is the usual word for a can of food or drink, while 'stán' means tin as a metal and is also used for a tin container. 'Canna stáin' is a tin can.
