HeyRuaHow to say “dominant trait” in Irish
- Irish:
- ceanntréith
- English:
- dominant trait
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KYOWN-tray” /ˈcaunˌtʲɾʲeː/
- Plural:
- ceanntréithe (dominant traits)
- Genitive singular:
- ceanntréithe, na ceanntréithe (e.g. oidhreacht na ceanntréithe, the inheritance of the dominant trait)
- Genitive plural:
- ceanntréithe, na gceanntréithe (e.g. oidhreacht na gceanntréithe, the inheritance of dominant traits)
What does “ceanntréith” mean?
- dominant trait
- A characteristic, especially an inherited one, that shows itself over another, as in genetics.Also: dominant characteristic, dominant character.
“Ceanntréith” with the article
The plural of dominant trait in Irish is ceanntréithe. Here is ceanntréith after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ceanntréith” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ceanntréith, the Irish word for dominant trait.
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Dominant trait in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dominant trait?
The Irish for dominant trait is ceanntréith (pronounced “KYOWN-tray”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is ceanntréithe.
How do you pronounce ceanntréith in Irish?
Ceanntréith is said like “KYOWN-tray” (IPA /ˈcaunˌtʲɾʲeː/).
What is the plural of dominant trait in Irish?
The plural of ceanntréith is ceanntréithe; with the article, na ceanntréithe means “the dominant traits”. The genitive plural is ceanntréithe, as in oidhreacht na gceanntréithe (the inheritance of dominant traits).
Why does ceanntréith change to cheanntréith or gceanntréith?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ceanntréith becomes mo cheanntréith (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gceanntréith (eclipsis).
How is 'ceanntréith' related to 'tréith'?
'Ceanntréith' is formed from 'ceann' (head) and 'tréith' (trait), so it is the trait that dominates; an ordinary characteristic is simply 'tréith'.
