HeyRuaHow to say “headlamp” in Irish
- Irish:
- ceannlampa
- English:
- headlamp
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KYOWN-lawm-puh” /ˈcaun̪ˠˌl̪ˠaːmˠpˠə/
- Plural:
- ceannlampaí (headlamps)
- Genitive singular:
- ceannlampa, an cheannlampa (e.g. solas an cheannlampa, the light of the headlamp)
- Genitive plural:
- ceannlampaí, na gceannlampaí (e.g. gloine na gceannlampaí, the glass of the headlamps)
What does “ceannlampa” mean?
- headlamp
- A bright lamp at the front of a vehicle, such as a car or train, that lights the road ahead.Also: headlight, car light, front light.
Other Irish words for headlamp: ceannsolas (headlight)
“Ceannlampa” with the article
The plural of headlamp in Irish is ceannlampaí. Here is ceannlampa after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ceannlampa” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ceannlampa, the Irish word for headlamp.
Other nouns in Irish
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Headlamp in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for headlamp?
The Irish for headlamp is ceannlampa (pronounced “KYOWN-lawm-puh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ceannlampaí.
How do you pronounce ceannlampa in Irish?
Ceannlampa is said like “KYOWN-lawm-puh” (IPA /ˈcaun̪ˠˌl̪ˠaːmˠpˠə/).
What is the plural of headlamp in Irish?
The plural of ceannlampa is ceannlampaí; with the article, na ceannlampaí means “the headlamps”. The genitive plural is ceannlampaí, as in gloine na gceannlampaí (the glass of the headlamps).
Why does ceannlampa change to cheannlampa or gceannlampa?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ceannlampa becomes mo cheannlampa (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gceannlampa (eclipsis).
What is the difference between ceannlampa and lampa?
Lampa is any lamp, while ceannlampa is specifically the headlamp at the front of a vehicle; ceannsolas is also heard for headlight.
