HeyRuaHow to say “canyon” in Irish
- Irish:
- cainneon
- English:
- canyon
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAN-yohn” /ˈkanʲoːn/
- Plural:
- cainneoin (canyons)
- Genitive singular:
- cainneoin, an chainneoin (e.g. bun an chainneoin, the bottom of the canyon)
- Genitive plural:
- cainneon, na gcainneon (e.g. tír na gcainneon, the land of canyons)
What does “cainneon” mean?
- canyon
- A deep, narrow valley with steep sides, usually cut by a river.Also: gorge, ravine.
“Cainneon” with the article
The plural of canyon in Irish is cainneoin. Here is cainneon after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cainneon” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cainneon, the Irish word for canyon.
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Canyon in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for canyon?
The Irish for canyon is cainneon (pronounced “KAN-yohn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cainneoin.
How do you pronounce cainneon in Irish?
Cainneon is said like “KAN-yohn” (IPA /ˈkanʲoːn/).
What is the plural of canyon in Irish?
The plural of cainneon is cainneoin; with the article, na cainneoin means “the canyons”. The genitive plural is cainneon, as in tír na gcainneon (the land of canyons).
Why does cainneon change to chainneon or gcainneon?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cainneon becomes mo chainneon (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcainneon (eclipsis).
What is the difference between cainneon and gleann?
Gleann is any valley or glen, while cainneon is a deep, steep-sided canyon such as an gCainneon Mór.
