HeyRuaHow to say “canon” in Irish
- Irish:
- canónach
- English:
- canon
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAN-oh-nukh” /ˈkanˠoːnˠəx/
- Plural:
- canónaigh (canons)
- Genitive singular:
- canónaigh, an chanónaigh (e.g. teach an chanónaigh, the canon's house)
- Genitive plural:
- canónach, na gcanónach (e.g. cruinniú na gcanónach, meeting of the canons)
What does “canónach” mean?
- canon
- A priest who is a member of the chapter of a cathedral, or a member of certain religious orders of clergy.Also: cathedral canon, clergyman, priest.
“Canónach” with the article
The plural of canon in Irish is canónaigh. Here is canónach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Canónach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using canónach, the Irish word for canon.
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Canon in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for canon?
The Irish for canon is canónach (pronounced “KAN-oh-nukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is canónaigh.
How do you pronounce canónach in Irish?
Canónach is said like “KAN-oh-nukh” (IPA /ˈkanˠoːnˠəx/).
What is the plural of canon in Irish?
The plural of canónach is canónaigh; with the article, na canónaigh means “the canons”. The genitive plural is canónach, as in cruinniú na gcanónach (meeting of the canons).
Why does canónach change to chanónach or gcanónach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) canónach becomes mo chanónach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcanónach (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'canónach' and 'canóin'?
'Canónach' is a person, a clergyman who is a canon, while 'canóin' is canon in the sense of church law or an accepted body of texts.
