HeyRuaHow to say “canoe” in Irish
- Irish:
- canú
- English:
- canoe
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “kuh-NOO” /kəˈnuː/
- Plural:
- canúnna (canoes)
- Genitive singular:
- canú, an chanú (e.g. céasla an chanú, the paddle of the canoe)
- Genitive plural:
- canúnna, na gcanúnna (e.g. rás canúnna, a canoe race)
What does “canú” mean?
- canoe
- A light narrow boat with pointed ends, moved along with a paddle.Also: paddle boat.
“Canú” with the article
The plural of canoe in Irish is canúnna. Here is canú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Canú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using canú, the Irish word for canoe.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Canoe in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for canoe?
The Irish for canoe is canú (pronounced “kuh-NOO”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is canúnna.
How do you pronounce canú in Irish?
Canú is said like “kuh-NOO” (IPA /kəˈnuː/).
What is the plural of canoe in Irish?
The plural of canú is canúnna; with the article, na canúnna means “the canoes”. The genitive plural is canúnna, as in rás canúnna (a canoe race).
Why does canú change to chanú or gcanú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) canú becomes mo chanú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcanú (eclipsis).
Is a 'canú' the same as a 'curach'?
No. A 'canú' is a canoe moved with a paddle ('céasla'), while a 'curach' is the traditional Irish rowing boat of tarred canvas, rowed with oars ('maidí rámha').
