HeyRuaHow to say “heading” in Irish
- Irish:
- ceannscríbhinn
- English:
- heading, caption
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KYAN-shkreev-in” /ˈcan̪ˠˌʃcɾʲiːvʲɪnʲ/
- Plural:
- ceannscríbhinní
- Genitive singular:
- ceannscríbhinne, na ceannscríbhinne (e.g. téacs na ceannscríbhinne, the text of the heading)
- Genitive plural:
- ceannscríbhinní, na gceannscríbhinní (e.g. liosta na gceannscríbhinní, the list of headings)
What does “ceannscríbhinn” mean?
“Ceannscríbhinn” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- heading
- A title or line of text placed at the top of a page, chapter, section or article.Also: headline, title, header.
“Ceannscríbhinn” with the article
The plural of heading in Irish is ceannscríbhinní. Here is ceannscríbhinn after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ceannscríbhinn” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ceannscríbhinn, the Irish word for heading.
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Heading in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for heading?
The Irish for heading is ceannscríbhinn (pronounced “KYAN-shkreev-in”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is ceannscríbhinní. Depending on context it can also mean caption.
How do you pronounce ceannscríbhinn in Irish?
Ceannscríbhinn is said like “KYAN-shkreev-in” (IPA /ˈcan̪ˠˌʃcɾʲiːvʲɪnʲ/).
What is the plural of heading in Irish?
The plural of ceannscríbhinn is ceannscríbhinní; with the article, it is na ceannscríbhinní. The genitive plural is ceannscríbhinní, as in liosta na gceannscríbhinní (the list of headings).
Does ceannscríbhinn have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ceannscríbhinn can mean heading or caption, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ceannscríbhinn change to cheannscríbhinn or gceannscríbhinn?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ceannscríbhinn becomes mo cheannscríbhinn (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gceannscríbhinn (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'ceannscríbhinn' and 'teideal'?
'Teideal' is the general word for a title, such as of a book or film, while 'ceannscríbhinn' is a heading written at the top of a page, section or article, or a caption.
