HeyRuaHow to say “chunk” in Irish
- Irish:
- canta
- English:
- chunk
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAN-tuh” /ˈkan̪ˠt̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- cantaí (chunks)
- Genitive singular:
- canta, an chanta (e.g. méid an chanta, the size of the chunk)
- Genitive plural:
- cantaí, na gcantaí (e.g. praghas na gcantaí, the price of the chunks)
What does “canta” mean?
- chunk
- A large piece cut or broken off something, such as bread, meat or cheese.Also: hunk, lump, piece, slice.
Other Irish words for chunk: bloc (block), ailp (lump), lumpa (lump)
“Canta” with the article
The plural of chunk in Irish is cantaí. Here is canta after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Canta” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using canta, the Irish word for chunk.
Other nouns in Irish
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Chunk in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for chunk?
The Irish for chunk is canta (pronounced “KAN-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cantaí.
How do you pronounce canta in Irish?
Canta is said like “KAN-tuh” (IPA /ˈkan̪ˠt̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of chunk in Irish?
The plural of canta is cantaí; with the article, na cantaí means “the chunks”. The genitive plural is cantaí, as in praghas na gcantaí (the price of the chunks).
Why does canta change to chanta or gcanta?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) canta becomes mo chanta (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcanta (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'canta' and 'píosa'?
'Píosa' is any piece, while 'canta' suggests a big, thick chunk, as in 'canta aráin', a hunk of bread.
