Fog in Irish (Ceo): Meaning, Pronunciation & Examples

Q: What is the Irish for fog?

The Irish for fog is ceo (pronounced “kyoh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ceonna. Depending on context it can also mean vapour or nothing.

Q: What is the plural of fog in Irish?

The plural of ceo is ceonna; with the article, na ceonna means “the fogs”. The genitive plural is ceonna, as in scaipeadh na gceonna (the lifting of the mists).

Q: Does ceo have more than one meaning?

Yes. Ceo can mean fog, vapour or nothing, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “fog” in Irish

Irish:: ceo
English:: fog, vapour, nothing
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “kyoh” /coː/

Various forms

Plural:: ceonna (fogs)
Genitive singular:: ceo, an cheo (e.g. scamall ceo, a cloud of fog)
Genitive plural:: ceonna, na gceonna (e.g. scaipeadh na gceonna, the lifting of the mists)

What does “ceo” mean?

“Ceo” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

fog: A thick cloud of tiny water drops near the ground that makes it hard to see.Also: mist, haze.

2 other meanings: vapour or nothing

2vapour: A haze, vapour or cloud of something such as smoke or steam in the air.Also: haze, cloud.
3nothing: Used in negative or questioning phrases to mean nothing at all or anything.Also: anything, not a thing.

“Ceo” with the article

The plural of fog in Irish is ceonna. Here is ceo after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an ceo

the fog

No change after an

na ceonna

the fogs

Plural: no change after na

“Ceo” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using ceo, the Irish word for fog.

Tá ceo trom ar an mbóthar ar maidin.

There is heavy fog on the road this morning.

Níor ghlan an ceo go dtí meán lae.

The fog didn't lift until midday.

Bhí scamall ceo ina luí ar bharr an tsléibhe.

A cloud of fog lay on the top of the mountain.

Chuamar amú sa cheo ar an gcnoc.

We got lost in the fog on the hill.

Ní fhaca mé an carr i gceo na hoíche.

I didn't see the car in the night fog.

Bíonn ceo ar an loch san fhómhar.

There is often fog on the lake in autumn.

Ní raibh ceo ar bith le hithe sa teach.

There was nothing at all to eat in the house.

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Fog in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for fog?

The Irish for fog is ceo (pronounced “kyoh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ceonna. Depending on context it can also mean vapour or nothing.

How do you pronounce ceo in Irish?

Ceo is said like “kyoh” (IPA /coː/).

What is the plural of fog in Irish?

The plural of ceo is ceonna; with the article, na ceonna means “the fogs”. The genitive plural is ceonna, as in scaipeadh na gceonna (the lifting of the mists).

Does ceo have more than one meaning?

Yes. Ceo can mean fog, vapour or nothing, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does ceo change to cheo or gceo?

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

What is the difference between ceo and ceobhrán?

Ceo is fog or mist in general, while ceobhrán usually means a light drizzling mist.

How is ceo used to mean nothing?

In negative sentences ceo means not a thing, as in Níl ceo air, There's nothing wrong with him.

Fog in Irish (Ceo): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage