HeyRuaHow to say “first choice” in Irish
- Irish:
- céadrogha
- English:
- first choice
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KAYD-row-uh” /ˈkʲeːdˌɾˠəu/
- Plural:
- céadroghanna (first choices)
- Genitive singular:
- céadrogha, an chéadrogha (e.g. ainm an chéadrogha, the name of the first choice)
- Genitive plural:
- céadroghanna, na gcéadroghanna (e.g. liosta na gcéadroghanna, the list of first choices)
What does “céadrogha” mean?
- first choice
- The option or person you would pick before any other.Also: first preference, top choice, preferred option.
“Céadrogha” with the article
The plural of first choice in Irish is céadroghanna. Here is céadrogha after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Céadrogha” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using céadrogha, the Irish word for first choice.
Other nouns in Irish
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First choice in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for first choice?
The Irish for first choice is céadrogha (pronounced “KAYD-row-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is céadroghanna.
How do you pronounce céadrogha in Irish?
Céadrogha is said like “KAYD-row-uh” (IPA /ˈkʲeːdˌɾˠəu/).
What is the plural of first choice in Irish?
The plural of céadrogha is céadroghanna; with the article, na céadroghanna means “the first choices”. The genitive plural is céadroghanna, as in liosta na gcéadroghanna (the list of first choices).
Why does céadrogha change to chéadrogha or gcéadrogha?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) céadrogha becomes mo chéadrogha (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcéadrogha (eclipsis).
How is céadrogha different from rogha?
Rogha means any choice or option, while céadrogha specifically means first choice or first preference, for example in elections or college applications.
