HeyRuaHow to say “Canada” in Irish
- Irish:
- Ceanada
- English:
- Canada
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KAN-uh-duh” /ˈcanəd̪ˠə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- Ceanada (e.g. príomhchathair Cheanada, the capital of Canada)
What does “Ceanada” mean?
- Canada
- Canada, the large country in North America north of the United States.Also: Canadian.
“Ceanada” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Ceanada, the Irish word for Canada.
Tá mo dheartháir ina chónaí i gCeanada.
My brother lives in Canada.
Is tír an-mhór í Ceanada.
Canada is a very big country.
Chuaigh siad go Ceanada anuraidh.
They went to Canada last year.
Is í Ottawa príomhchathair Cheanada.
Ottawa is the capital of Canada.
Bíonn sé an-fhuar i gCeanada sa gheimhreadh.
It is very cold in Canada in winter.
Tháinig sí abhaile ó Cheanada inné.
She came home from Canada yesterday.
Tá a lán Éireannach ina gcónaí i gCeanada.
A lot of Irish people live in Canada.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Canada in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Canada?
The Irish for Canada is Ceanada (pronounced “KAN-uh-duh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce Ceanada in Irish?
Ceanada is said like “KAN-uh-duh” (IPA /ˈcanəd̪ˠə/).
Does Ceanada have a plural?
No. Ceanada is a name, so it is used in the singular only.
How do I say 'in Canada' in Irish?
Say 'i gCeanada', since 'i' eclipses the word. 'To Canada' is 'go Ceanada'.
What is a Canadian called?
A Canadian is 'Ceanadach', and that is also the adjective, as in 'bean Cheanadach'.
