HeyRuaHow to say “graduation” in Irish
- Irish:
- céimniú
- English:
- graduation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- céimnigh, to graduate (ag céimniú, graduating)
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAYM-noo” /ˈceːmʲnʲuː/
- Genitive singular:
- céimnithe, an chéimnithe (e.g. lá an chéimnithe, graduation day)
What does “céimniú” mean?
- graduation
- Verbal noun of céimnigh: the act of graduating from a university or college, or of marking something off in steps or degrees.Also: graduating, grading, calibration.
“Céimniú” as a verbal noun
After ag, céimniú means graduating: it is the verbal noun of the verb céimnigh (to graduate). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Céimniú” with the article
Here is céimniú after the article (an t-alt).
“Céimniú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using céimniú, the Irish word for graduation.
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Graduation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for graduation?
The Irish for graduation is céimniú (pronounced “KAYM-noo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce céimniú in Irish?
Céimniú is said like “KAYM-noo” (IPA /ˈceːmʲnʲuː/).
Does céimniú have a plural?
No plural form is given for céimniú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does céimniú change to chéimniú or gcéimniú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) céimniú becomes mo chéimniú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcéimniú (eclipsis).
How is céimniú related to céim?
Céim means a step or a university degree, and céimniú is the act of graduating, from the verb céimnigh. Your degree is your céim, while the event of receiving it is often called bronnadh céime or céimniú.
