HeyRuaHow to say “Canadian” in Irish
- Irish:
- Ceanadach
- English:
- Canadian
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAN-uh-dukh” /ˈkanəd̪ˠəx/
- Plural:
- Ceanadaigh (Canadians)
- Genitive singular:
- Ceanadaigh, an Cheanadaigh (e.g. pas an Cheanadaigh, the Canadian's passport)
- Genitive plural:
- Ceanadach, na gCeanadach (e.g. líon na gCeanadach, the number of Canadians)
What does “Ceanadach” mean?
- Canadian
- A person who comes from Canada or is a citizen of Canada.Also: Canadian person, native of Canada, Canadian citizen.
Other Irish words for Canadian: Ceanada (Canada)
“Ceanadach” with the article
The plural of Canadian in Irish is Ceanadaigh. Here is Ceanadach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ceanadach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Ceanadach, the Irish word for Canadian.
Other nouns in Irish
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Phrases with “Ceanadach”
Canadian in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Canadian?
The Irish for Canadian is Ceanadach (pronounced “KAN-uh-dukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is Ceanadaigh.
How do you pronounce Ceanadach in Irish?
Ceanadach is said like “KAN-uh-dukh” (IPA /ˈkanəd̪ˠəx/).
What is the plural of Canadian in Irish?
The plural of Ceanadach is Ceanadaigh; with the article, na Ceanadaigh means “the Canadians”. The genitive plural is Ceanadach, as in líon na gCeanadach (the number of Canadians).
Why does Ceanadach change to Cheanadach or gCeanadach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) Ceanadach becomes mo Cheanadach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gCeanadach (eclipsis).
How do I say 'I am Canadian' in Irish?
Use the copula: 'Is Ceanadach mé'. The adjective form is also 'Ceanadach', as in 'bean Cheanadach' (a Canadian woman).
What is the Irish for Canada itself?
Canada is 'Ceanada', so 'in Canada' is 'i gCeanada'.
