Final in Irish (Ceannchluiche): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for final?

The Irish for final is ceannchluiche (pronounced “KYAN-khlih-hyeh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ceannchluichí.

Q: What is the plural of final in Irish?

The plural of ceannchluiche is ceannchluichí; with the article, na ceannchluichí means “the finals”. The genitive plural is ceannchluichí, as in stair na gceannchluichí (the history of the finals).

How to say “final” in Irish

Irish:: ceannchluiche
English:: final
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “KYAN-khlih-hyeh” /ˈcan̪ˠˌxlʲɪçə/

Various forms

Plural:: ceannchluichí (finals)
Genitive singular:: ceannchluiche, an cheannchluiche (e.g. lá an cheannchluiche, the day of the final)
Genitive plural:: ceannchluichí, na gceannchluichí (e.g. stair na gceannchluichí, the history of the finals)

What does “ceannchluiche” mean?

final: The last and deciding match or game of a competition.Also: final match, cup final, championship final.

Other Irish words for final: deireanach (last)

“Ceannchluiche” with the article

The plural of final in Irish is ceannchluichí. Here is ceannchluiche after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an ceannchluiche

the final

No change after an

na ceannchluichí

the finals

Plural: no change after na

“Ceannchluiche” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using ceannchluiche, the Irish word for final.

Bhuaigh siad an ceannchluiche anuraidh.

They won the final last year.

Tá ceannchluiche mór ar siúl Dé Domhnaigh.

There's a big final on Sunday.

Fuair mé ticéid don cheannchluiche.

I got tickets for the final.

Bhí an t-aer leictreach i rith an cheannchluiche.

The atmosphere was electric during the final.

Chaill an fhoireann trí cheannchluiche as a chéile.

The team lost three finals in a row.

Is cuimhin liom na ceannchluichí go léir sin.

I remember all those finals.

Imreoidh sé sa cheannchluiche i bPáirc an Chrócaigh.

He'll play in the final in Croke Park.

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Final in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for final?

The Irish for final is ceannchluiche (pronounced “KYAN-khlih-hyeh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ceannchluichí.

How do you pronounce ceannchluiche in Irish?

Ceannchluiche is said like “KYAN-khlih-hyeh” (IPA /ˈcan̪ˠˌxlʲɪçə/).

What is the plural of final in Irish?

The plural of ceannchluiche is ceannchluichí; with the article, na ceannchluichí means “the finals”. The genitive plural is ceannchluichí, as in stair na gceannchluichí (the history of the finals).

Why does ceannchluiche change to cheannchluiche or gceannchluiche?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ceannchluiche becomes mo cheannchluiche (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gceannchluiche (eclipsis).

What is a semi-final in Irish?

A semi-final is 'leathcheannchluiche', built from 'leath' (half) and 'ceannchluiche'.

How do you say All-Ireland final?

It is usually 'Cluiche Ceannais na hÉireann' or 'ceannchluiche na hÉireann'; 'cluiche ceannais' is a very common alternative for 'final'.

Final in Irish (Ceannchluiche): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage