HeyRuaHow to say “decision” in Irish
- Irish:
- cinneadh
- English:
- decision, finding
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- cinn, to decide (ag cinneadh, deciding)
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KIN-yuh” /ˈcɪnʲə/
- Plural:
- cinntí (decisions)
- Genitive singular:
- cinnidh, an chinnidh (e.g. am an chinnidh, the time of the decision)
- Genitive plural:
- cinntí, na gcinntí (e.g. cur i bhfeidhm na gcinntí, the implementation of the decisions)
What does “cinneadh” mean?
“Cinneadh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- decision
- A choice or judgement you make after thinking about something; the verbal noun of the verb 'cinn' (decide).Also: determination, resolution, deciding.
1 other meaning: finding
- 2finding
- A conclusion or ruling reached by a court, committee or inquiry.Also: conclusion, ruling, verdict.
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
The plural of decision in Irish is cinntí. Here is cinneadh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cinneadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cinneadh, the Irish word for decision.
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Decision in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for decision?
The Irish for decision is cinneadh (pronounced “KIN-yuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cinntí. Depending on context it can also mean finding.
How do you pronounce cinneadh in Irish?
Cinneadh is said like “KIN-yuh” (IPA /ˈcɪnʲə/).
What is the plural of decision in Irish?
The plural of cinneadh is cinntí; with the article, na cinntí means “the decisions”. The genitive plural is cinntí, as in cur i bhfeidhm na gcinntí (the implementation of the decisions).
Does cinneadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cinneadh can mean decision or finding, depending on context; the first is the most common. Cinneadh also has its own entry as a noun, masculine meaning deciding.
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 do I say 'make a decision' in Irish?
Use 'cinneadh a dhéanamh', for example 'Rinne sí cinneadh' (She made a decision); you can also use 'socraigh' for 'decide'.
Is 'cinneadh' the same as 'cinnte'?
No: 'cinnte' is an adjective meaning 'certain, sure', while 'cinneadh' is the noun 'decision'.
