HeyRuaHow to say “heading” in Irish
- Irish:
- ceannteideal
- English:
- heading, caption
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KYAWN-tyed-ul” /ˈcaunˌtʲɛdʲəl/
- Plural:
- ceannteidil
- Genitive singular:
- ceannteidil, an cheannteidil (e.g. téacs an cheannteidil, the text of the heading)
- Genitive plural:
- ceannteideal, na gceannteideal (e.g. liosta na gceannteideal, the list of headings)
What does “ceannteideal” mean?
“Ceannteideal” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- heading
- A title or line of words placed at the top of a page, chapter, article or section.Also: headline, title, rubric.
“Ceannteideal” with the article
The plural of heading in Irish is ceannteidil. Here is ceannteideal after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ceannteideal” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ceannteideal, 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 ceannteideal (pronounced “KYAWN-tyed-ul”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ceannteidil. Depending on context it can also mean caption.
How do you pronounce ceannteideal in Irish?
Ceannteideal is said like “KYAWN-tyed-ul” (IPA /ˈcaunˌtʲɛdʲəl/).
What is the plural of heading in Irish?
The plural of ceannteideal is ceannteidil; with the article, it is na ceannteidil. The genitive plural is ceannteideal, as in liosta na gceannteideal (the list of headings).
Does ceannteideal have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ceannteideal can mean heading or caption, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ceannteideal change to cheannteideal or gceannteideal?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ceannteideal becomes mo cheannteideal (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gceannteideal (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'ceannteideal' and 'teideal'?
'Teideal' is the general word for a title, such as the title of a book, while 'ceannteideal' is specifically a heading or headline placed over a section, article or picture.
