HeyRuaHow to say “headline” in Irish
- Irish:
- ceanntásc
- English:
- headline, heading
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KYAWN-tawsk” /ˈcaun̪ˠt̪ˠaːsˠk/
- Plural:
- ceanntásca (headlines)
- Genitive singular:
- ceanntáisc, an cheanntáisc (e.g. méid an cheanntáisc, the size of the headline)
- Genitive plural:
- ceanntásc, na gceanntásc (e.g. liosta na gceanntásc, the list of headlines)
What does “ceanntásc” mean?
“Ceanntásc” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- headline
- The title printed in large letters above a newspaper article or story.Also: heading, newspaper headline, title.
1 other meaning: heading
- 2heading
- A title or caption at the top of a page, section or document.Also: caption, header, title.
Other Irish words for headline: ceannlíne (headline)
“Ceanntásc” with the article
The plural of headline in Irish is ceanntásca. Here is ceanntásc after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ceanntásc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ceanntásc, the Irish word for headline.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Headline in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for headline?
The Irish for headline is ceanntásc (pronounced “KYAWN-tawsk”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ceanntásca. Depending on context it can also mean heading.
How do you pronounce ceanntásc in Irish?
Ceanntásc is said like “KYAWN-tawsk” (IPA /ˈcaun̪ˠt̪ˠaːsˠk/).
What is the plural of headline in Irish?
The plural of ceanntásc is ceanntásca; with the article, na ceanntásca means “the headlines”. The genitive plural is ceanntásc, as in liosta na gceanntásc (the list of headlines).
Does ceanntásc have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ceanntásc can mean headline or heading, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ceanntásc change to cheanntásc or gceanntásc?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ceanntásc becomes mo cheanntásc (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gceanntásc (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'ceanntásc' and 'teideal'?
'Ceanntásc' is mainly a headline or heading in a newspaper or document, while 'teideal' is the general word for a title, for example of a book or film.
