HeyRuaHow to say “Celt” in Irish
- Irish:
- Ceilteach
- English:
- Celt
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KEL-tyukh” /ˈcɛlʲtʲəx/
- Plural:
- Ceiltigh (Celts)
- Genitive singular:
- Ceiltigh, an Cheiltigh (e.g. cultúr an Cheiltigh, the Celt's culture)
- Genitive plural:
- Ceilteach, na gCeilteach (e.g. stair na gCeilteach, the history of the Celts)
What does “Ceilteach” mean?
- Celt
- A member of one of the Celtic peoples, such as the Irish, Scots, Welsh, Bretons, Cornish or Manx, or of the ancient Celts.Also: Celtic person, Gael.
“Ceilteach” with the article
The plural of Celt in Irish is Ceiltigh. Here is Ceilteach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ceilteach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Ceilteach, the Irish word for Celt.
Other nouns in Irish
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Celt in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Celt?
The Irish for Celt is Ceilteach (pronounced “KEL-tyukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is Ceiltigh.
How do you pronounce Ceilteach in Irish?
Ceilteach is said like “KEL-tyukh” (IPA /ˈcɛlʲtʲəx/).
What is the plural of Celt in Irish?
The plural of Ceilteach is Ceiltigh; with the article, na Ceiltigh means “the Celts”. The genitive plural is Ceilteach, as in stair na gCeilteach (the history of the Celts).
Does Ceilteach have more than one meaning?
Ceilteach also has its own entry as an adjective meaning secretive.
Why does Ceilteach change to Cheilteach or gCeilteach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) Ceilteach becomes mo Cheilteach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gCeilteach (eclipsis).
Is 'Ceilteach' also an adjective?
Yes, 'Ceilteach' also means 'Celtic', as in 'na teangacha Ceilteacha' (the Celtic languages). The Celtic language family itself is often called 'Ceiltis'.
