HeyRuaHow to say “cetacean” in Irish
- Irish:
- céiticeach
- English:
- cetacean
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAY-tik-yokh” /ˈceːtʲɪcəx/
- Plural:
- céiticigh (cetaceans)
- Genitive singular:
- céiticigh, an chéiticigh (e.g. eireaball an chéiticigh, the tail of the cetacean)
- Genitive plural:
- céiticeach, na gcéiticeach (e.g. cosaint na gcéiticeach, the protection of the cetaceans)
What does “céiticeach” mean?
- cetacean
- A cetacean is a sea mammal of the order that includes whales, dolphins and porpoises.Also: whale, dolphin, porpoise, marine mammal.
“Céiticeach” with the article
The plural of cetacean in Irish is céiticigh. Here is céiticeach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Céiticeach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using céiticeach, the Irish word for cetacean.
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Cetacean in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cetacean?
The Irish for cetacean is céiticeach (pronounced “KAY-tik-yokh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is céiticigh.
How do you pronounce céiticeach in Irish?
Céiticeach is said like “KAY-tik-yokh” (IPA /ˈceːtʲɪcəx/).
What is the plural of cetacean in Irish?
The plural of céiticeach is céiticigh; with the article, na céiticigh means “the cetaceans”. The genitive plural is céiticeach, as in cosaint na gcéiticeach (the protection of the cetaceans).
Why does céiticeach change to chéiticeach or gcéiticeach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) céiticeach becomes mo chéiticeach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcéiticeach (eclipsis).
Is 'céiticeach' the everyday word for a whale?
No, 'céiticeach' is the scientific term for the whole group; a whale is usually 'míol mór' and a dolphin 'deilf'.
