HeyRuaHow to say “deciding” in Irish
- Irish:
- cinneadh
- English:
- deciding, surpassing
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- cinn, to decide (ag cinneadh, deciding)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KIN-yuh” /ˈcɪnʲə/
- Genitive singular:
- cinnte, an chinnte (e.g. cumhacht an chinnte, the power of deciding)
What does “cinneadh” mean?
“Cinneadh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- deciding
- The verbal noun of the verb 'cinn': the act of deciding, settling or determining something.Also: determining, settling, fixing, determination.
1 other meaning: surpassing
- 2surpassing
- The verbal noun of 'cinn ar': the act of beating, surpassing or baffling someone.Also: beating, baffling, overcoming.
The same spelling has its own page as:
“Cinneadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, cinneadh means deciding: it is the verbal noun of the verb cinn (to decide). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Cinneadh” with the article
Here is cinneadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Cinneadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cinneadh, the Irish word for deciding.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Deciding in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for deciding?
The Irish for deciding is cinneadh (pronounced “KIN-yuh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean surpassing.
How do you pronounce cinneadh in Irish?
Cinneadh is said like “KIN-yuh” (IPA /ˈcɪnʲə/).
Does cinneadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for cinneadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does cinneadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cinneadh can mean deciding or surpassing, depending on context; the first is the most common. Cinneadh also has its own entry as a noun, masculine meaning decision.
Why does cinneadh change to chinneadh or gcinneadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cinneadh becomes mo chinneadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcinneadh (eclipsis).
How is this 'cinneadh' different from 'cinneadh' meaning 'a decision'?
This entry is the verbal noun, the act of deciding, as in 'ag cinneadh ar rud' (deciding on something). The countable noun 'cinneadh' (a decision, plural 'cinntí') is used in 'cinneadh a dhéanamh' (to make a decision).
What does 'cinneadh ar' mean?
With 'ar' it can mean to beat or baffle someone: 'bhí an obair ag cinneadh orm' means the work was getting the better of me.
