HeyRuaHow to say “culprit” in Irish
- Irish:
- ciontach
- English:
- culprit, convict
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KUN-tukh” /ˈkʊn̪ˠt̪ˠəx/
- Plural:
- ciontaigh (culprits)
- Genitive singular:
- ciontaigh, an chiontaigh (e.g. ainm an chiontaigh, the name of the culprit)
- Genitive plural:
- ciontach, na gciontach (e.g. liosta na gciontach, the list of the offenders)
What does “ciontach” mean?
“Ciontach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- culprit
- A person who has done something wrong or committed an offence.Also: offender, wrongdoer, guilty person.
1 other meaning: convict
- 2convict
- A person who has been found guilty of a crime by a court.Also: convicted person, criminal.
“Ciontach” with the article
The plural of culprit in Irish is ciontaigh. Here is ciontach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ciontach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ciontach, the Irish word for culprit.
Other nouns in Irish
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Culprit in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for culprit?
The Irish for culprit is ciontach (pronounced “KUN-tukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ciontaigh. Depending on context it can also mean convict.
How do you pronounce ciontach in Irish?
Ciontach is said like “KUN-tukh” (IPA /ˈkʊn̪ˠt̪ˠəx/).
What is the plural of culprit in Irish?
The plural of ciontach is ciontaigh; with the article, na ciontaigh means “the culprits”. The genitive plural is ciontach, as in liosta na gciontach (the list of the offenders).
Does ciontach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ciontach can mean culprit or convict, depending on context; the first is the most common. Ciontach also has its own entry as an adjective meaning guilty.
Why does ciontach change to chiontach or gciontach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ciontach becomes mo chiontach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gciontach (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'ciontach' and 'ciontóir'?
Both can mean an offender, but 'ciontóir' is the usual noun for a wrongdoer, while 'ciontach' as a noun is the guilty party or culprit in a particular case.
