HeyRuaHow to say “headquarters” in Irish
- Irish:
- ceanncheathrú
- English:
- headquarters
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fifth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KYAWN-hyah-roo” /ˈcaːnˌçahruː/
- Plural:
- ceanncheathrúna (headquarters)
- Genitive singular:
- ceanncheathrún, na ceanncheathrún (e.g. seoladh na ceanncheathrún, the address of the headquarters)
- Genitive plural:
- ceanncheathrúna, na gceanncheathrúna (e.g. seoltaí na gceanncheathrúna, the addresses of the headquarters)
What does “ceanncheathrú” mean?
- headquarters
- The main office or centre from which an organisation, army or police force is controlled.Also: head office, hq, base.
Other Irish words for headquarters: ceannáras (headquarters), príomhoifig (head office), ceannoifig (head office)
“Ceanncheathrú” with the article
The plural of headquarters in Irish is ceanncheathrúna. Here is ceanncheathrú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ceanncheathrú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ceanncheathrú, the Irish word for headquarters.
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Headquarters in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for headquarters?
The Irish for headquarters is ceanncheathrú (pronounced “KYAWN-hyah-roo”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is ceanncheathrúna.
How do you pronounce ceanncheathrú in Irish?
Ceanncheathrú is said like “KYAWN-hyah-roo” (IPA /ˈcaːnˌçahruː/).
What is the plural of headquarters in Irish?
The plural of ceanncheathrú is ceanncheathrúna; with the article, na ceanncheathrúna means “the headquarters”. The genitive plural is ceanncheathrúna, as in seoltaí na gceanncheathrúna (the addresses of the headquarters).
Why does ceanncheathrú change to cheanncheathrú or gceanncheathrú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ceanncheathrú becomes mo cheanncheathrú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gceanncheathrú (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'ceanncheathrú' and 'ceannáras'?
Both can mean headquarters; 'ceanncheathrú' is especially used for military or police headquarters, while 'ceannáras' often means a head office or main building of an organisation.
