HeyRuaHow to say “commemoration” in Irish
- Irish:
- cuimhneachán
- English:
- commemoration, memento, memorial
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KWIV-nyuh-khawn” /ˈkɪvʲnʲəxaːn/
- Plural:
- cuimhneacháin (commemorations)
- Genitive singular:
- cuimhneacháin, an chuimhneacháin (e.g. leac an chuimhneacháin, the memorial stone)
- Genitive plural:
- cuimhneachán, na gcuimhneachán (e.g. siopa cuimhneachán, souvenir shop)
What does “cuimhneachán” mean?
“Cuimhneachán” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- commemoration
- An act or event held to honour and remember a person or happening.Also: remembrance, memorial service, anniversary.
2 other meanings: memento or memorial
- 2memento
- An object kept to remind you of a person, place or event.Also: souvenir, keepsake, reminder.
- 3memorial
- A monument or structure built in memory of a person or event.Also: monument.
Other Irish words for commemoration: comóradh (commemoration)
“Cuimhneachán” with the article
The plural of commemoration in Irish is cuimhneacháin. Here is cuimhneachán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cuimhneachán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cuimhneachán, the Irish word for commemoration.
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Commemoration in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for commemoration?
The Irish for commemoration is cuimhneachán (pronounced “KWIV-nyuh-khawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cuimhneacháin. Depending on context it can also mean memento or memorial.
How do you pronounce cuimhneachán in Irish?
Cuimhneachán is said like “KWIV-nyuh-khawn” (IPA /ˈkɪvʲnʲəxaːn/).
What is the plural of commemoration in Irish?
The plural of cuimhneachán is cuimhneacháin; with the article, na cuimhneacháin means “the commemorations”. The genitive plural is cuimhneachán, as in siopa cuimhneachán (souvenir shop).
Does cuimhneachán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cuimhneachán can mean commemoration, memento or memorial, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cuimhneachán change to chuimhneachán or gcuimhneachán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cuimhneachán becomes mo chuimhneachán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcuimhneachán (eclipsis).
What is the difference between cuimhneachán and cuimhne?
Cuimhne is memory itself, while cuimhneachán is something that commemorates or reminds, such as a souvenir or memorial event.
How do I say 'in memory of' someone?
Use 'mar chuimhneachán ar' or 'i gcuimhne ar', e.g. 'mar chuimhneachán ar m'athair'.
