HeyRuaHow to say “commander” in Irish
- Irish:
- ceannasaí
- English:
- commander, chief
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KYAN-uh-see” /ˈcan̪ˠəsˠiː/
- Plural:
- ceannasaithe (commanders)
- Genitive singular:
- ceannasaí, an cheannasaí (e.g. orduithe an cheannasaí, the commander's orders)
- Genitive plural:
- ceannasaithe, na gceannasaithe (e.g. cruinniú na gceannasaithe, the meeting of the commanders)
What does “ceannasaí” mean?
“Ceannasaí” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- commander
- A person who is in command of others, especially in the army or another organised force.Also: commanding officer, leader.
1 other meaning: chief
- 2chief
- A person in charge or at the head of a group or organisation; a boss.Also: head, boss, leader.
“Ceannasaí” with the article
The plural of commander in Irish is ceannasaithe. Here is ceannasaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ceannasaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ceannasaí, the Irish word for commander.
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Commander in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for commander?
The Irish for commander is ceannasaí (pronounced “KYAN-uh-see”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ceannasaithe. Depending on context it can also mean chief.
How do you pronounce ceannasaí in Irish?
Ceannasaí is said like “KYAN-uh-see” (IPA /ˈcan̪ˠəsˠiː/).
What is the plural of commander in Irish?
The plural of ceannasaí is ceannasaithe; with the article, na ceannasaithe means “the commanders”. The genitive plural is ceannasaithe, as in cruinniú na gceannasaithe (the meeting of the commanders).
Does ceannasaí have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ceannasaí can mean commander or chief, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ceannasaí change to cheannasaí or gceannasaí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ceannasaí becomes mo cheannasaí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gceannasaí (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'ceannasaí' and 'ceannaire'?
'Ceannasaí' suggests someone in command, often military, while 'ceannaire' is a more general word for a leader, as in 'ceannaire polaitiúil' (political leader).
How do I say someone is in command of something?
Use 'ina cheannasaí ar': 'Tá sí ina ceannasaí ar an arm' means 'She is in command of the army'.
