Headgear in Irish (Ceannbheart): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for headgear?

The Irish for headgear is ceannbheart (pronounced “KYAN-vyart”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ceannbhearta. Depending on context it can also mean helmet.

Q: What is the plural of headgear in Irish?

The plural of ceannbheart is ceannbhearta; with the article, na ceannbhearta means “the headgears”. The genitive plural is ceannbheart, as in díoltóir na gceannbheart (the headgear seller).

Q: Does ceannbheart have more than one meaning?

Yes. Ceannbheart can mean headgear or helmet, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “headgear” in Irish

Irish:: ceannbheart
English:: headgear, helmet
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “KYAN-vyart” /ˈcaːnˠvʲaɾˠt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: ceannbhearta (headgears)
Genitive singular:: ceannbhirt, an cheannbhirt (e.g. caitheamh an cheannbhirt, the wearing of the headgear)
Genitive plural:: ceannbheart, na gceannbheart (e.g. díoltóir na gceannbheart, the headgear seller)

What does “ceannbheart” mean?

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

headgear: Anything worn on the head, such as a hat, cap or helmet.Also: headdress, hat, head covering.

1 other meaning: helmet

2helmet: A hard protective covering worn on the head.Also: crash helmet, protective headgear.

“Ceannbheart” with the article

The plural of headgear in Irish is ceannbhearta. Here is ceannbheart after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an ceannbheart

the headgear

No change after an

na ceannbhearta

the headgears

Plural: no change after na

“Ceannbheart” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using ceannbheart, the Irish word for headgear.

Cuir ort do cheannbheart sula dtéann tú ar an rothar.

Put on your helmet before you get on the bike.

Bhí ceannbheart dearg ar an saighdiúir.

The soldier wore a red helmet.

Tá an ceannbheart seo rómhór dom.

This headgear is too big for me.

Bhí strapa an cheannbhirt briste.

The strap of the helmet was broken.

Díoltar ceannbhearta de gach sórt sa siopa sin.

All kinds of headgear are sold in that shop.

Chaill mé mo cheannbheart ar an traein.

I lost my helmet on the train.

Ní ceadmhach obair ar an láithreán gan cheannbheart.

Working on the site without a helmet is not allowed.

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Headgear in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for headgear?

The Irish for headgear is ceannbheart (pronounced “KYAN-vyart”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ceannbhearta. Depending on context it can also mean helmet.

How do you pronounce ceannbheart in Irish?

Ceannbheart is said like “KYAN-vyart” (IPA /ˈcaːnˠvʲaɾˠt̪ˠ/).

What is the plural of headgear in Irish?

The plural of ceannbheart is ceannbhearta; with the article, na ceannbhearta means “the headgears”. The genitive plural is ceannbheart, as in díoltóir na gceannbheart (the headgear seller).

Does ceannbheart have more than one meaning?

Yes. Ceannbheart can mean headgear or helmet, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does ceannbheart change to cheannbheart or gceannbheart?

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

What is the difference between 'ceannbheart' and 'clogad'?

'Clogad' is the usual word for a helmet, while 'ceannbheart' is a broader word for any headgear, including hats and helmets.

Headgear in Irish (Ceannbheart): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage