HeyRuaHow to say “centigrade” in Irish
- Irish:
- ceinteagrád
- English:
- centigrade
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KEN-tyuh-graw-d” /ˈcɛnʲtʲəɡɾˠaːd̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- ceinteagráid (centigrades)
- Genitive singular:
- ceinteagráid, an cheinteagráid (e.g. scála an cheinteagráid, the centigrade scale)
- Genitive plural:
- ceinteagrád, na gceinteagrád (e.g. céimeanna na gceinteagrád, the centigrade degrees)
What does “ceinteagrád” mean?
- centigrade
- The centigrade or Celsius scale of temperature, or a degree on that scale.Also: Celsius, degree centigrade, temperature scale.
“Ceinteagrád” with the article
The plural of centigrade in Irish is ceinteagráid. Here is ceinteagrád after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ceinteagrád” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ceinteagrád, the Irish word for centigrade.
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Centigrade in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for centigrade?
The Irish for centigrade is ceinteagrád (pronounced “KEN-tyuh-graw-d”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ceinteagráid.
How do you pronounce ceinteagrád in Irish?
Ceinteagrád is said like “KEN-tyuh-graw-d” (IPA /ˈcɛnʲtʲəɡɾˠaːd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of centigrade in Irish?
The plural of ceinteagrád is ceinteagráid; with the article, na ceinteagráid means “the centigrades”. The genitive plural is ceinteagrád, as in céimeanna na gceinteagrád (the centigrade degrees).
Why does ceinteagrád change to cheinteagrád or gceinteagrád?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ceinteagrád becomes mo cheinteagrád (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gceinteagrád (eclipsis).
How do I say '20 degrees centigrade' in Irish?
Say 'fiche céim ceinteagrád' (or 'fiche céim Celsius'); the word céim means degree.
