HeyRuaHow to say “first performance” in Irish
- Irish:
- céadghairm
- English:
- first performance
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KAYD-ghar-im” /ˈceːdˌɣaɾʲəmʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- céadghairme, na céadghairme (e.g. oíche na céadghairme, the night of the premiere)
What does “céadghairm” mean?
- first performance
- The first public performance or showing of a play, film or piece of music.Also: premiere, first night, debut.
“Céadghairm” with the article
Here is céadghairm after the article (an t-alt).
an chéadghairm
the first performance
Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)
“Céadghairm” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using céadghairm, the Irish word for first performance.
Bhí an chéadghairm ar siúl san Abbey anocht.
The premiere took place in the Abbey tonight.
Beidh céadghairm an dráma ann Dé hAoine.
The play's first performance will be on Friday.
Chuamar go dtí an chéadghairm le chéile.
We went to the premiere together.
Bhí ticéid na céadghairme díolta amach go luath.
Tickets for the premiere sold out early.
Is céadghairm dhomhanda í seo.
This is a world premiere.
Bhí an t-údar féin i láthair ag an gcéadghairm.
The author himself was present at the premiere.
Tá neirbhís orm roimh an gcéadghairm.
I'm nervous before the first performance.
Other nouns in Irish
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First performance in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for first performance?
The Irish for first performance is céadghairm (pronounced “KAYD-ghar-im”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce céadghairm in Irish?
Céadghairm is said like “KAYD-ghar-im” (IPA /ˈceːdˌɣaɾʲəmʲ/).
Does céadghairm have a plural?
No plural form is given for céadghairm in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does céadghairm change to chéadghairm or gcéadghairm?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) céadghairm becomes mo chéadghairm (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcéadghairm (eclipsis).
How is 'céadghairm' formed?
It combines 'céad' (first) with 'gairm' (call, proclamation), so 'céadghairm' is literally a first calling, used for a premiere.
