Header in Irish (Ceannbhuille): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for header?

The Irish for header is ceannbhuille (pronounced “KYAN-vwil-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ceannbhuillí. Depending on context it can also mean head-butt.

Q: What is the plural of header in Irish?

The plural of ceannbhuille is ceannbhuillí; with the article, na ceannbhuillí means “the headers”. The genitive plural is ceannbhuillí, as in líon na gceannbhuillí (the number of headers).

Q: Does ceannbhuille have more than one meaning?

Yes. Ceannbhuille can mean header or head-butt, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “header” in Irish

Irish:: ceannbhuille
English:: header, head-butt
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “KYAN-vwil-uh” /ˈcan̪ˠˌwɪlʲə/

Various forms

Plural:: ceannbhuillí (headers)
Genitive singular:: ceannbhuille, an cheannbhuille (e.g. cumhacht an cheannbhuille, the power of the header)
Genitive plural:: ceannbhuillí, na gceannbhuillí (e.g. líon na gceannbhuillí, the number of headers)

What does “ceannbhuille” mean?

“Ceannbhuille” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

header: In football, the act of striking the ball with the head; a header.Also: heading the ball.

1 other meaning: head-butt

2head-butt: A blow struck with the head against someone or something.Also: butt, blow with the head.

“Ceannbhuille” with the article

The plural of header in Irish is ceannbhuillí. Here is ceannbhuille after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an ceannbhuille

the header

No change after an

na ceannbhuillí

the headers

Plural: no change after na

“Ceannbhuille” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using ceannbhuille, the Irish word for header.

Scóráil sé le ceannbhuille iontach.

He scored with a brilliant header.

Chuaigh an ceannbhuille thar an trasnán.

The header went over the crossbar.

Bhí sé go maith ag ceannbhuillí.

He was good at headers.

Shábháil an cúl báire an ceannbhuille.

The goalkeeper saved the header.

Is é mo cheannbhuille a bhuaigh an cluiche.

It was my header that won the match.

Fuair sé cárta dearg as ceannbhuille a thabhairt dó.

He got a red card for head-butting him.

Bhí neart sa cheannbhuille sin.

There was power in that header.

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Header in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for header?

The Irish for header is ceannbhuille (pronounced “KYAN-vwil-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ceannbhuillí. Depending on context it can also mean head-butt.

How do you pronounce ceannbhuille in Irish?

Ceannbhuille is said like “KYAN-vwil-uh” (IPA /ˈcan̪ˠˌwɪlʲə/).

What is the plural of header in Irish?

The plural of ceannbhuille is ceannbhuillí; with the article, na ceannbhuillí means “the headers”. The genitive plural is ceannbhuillí, as in líon na gceannbhuillí (the number of headers).

Does ceannbhuille have more than one meaning?

Yes. Ceannbhuille can mean header or head-butt, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does ceannbhuille change to cheannbhuille or gceannbhuille?

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

Is 'ceannbhuille' only used in football?

It is mostly used for a header in football, but it can also mean a head-butt, a blow given with the head.

Header in Irish (Ceannbhuille): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage