HeyRuaHow to say “healing” in Irish
- Irish:
- cneasú
- English:
- healing
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- cneasaigh, to heal (ag cneasú, healing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KRYAS-oo” /ˈcɾʲasˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- cneasaithe, an chneasaithe (e.g. próiseas an chneasaithe, the healing process)
What does “cneasú” mean?
- healing
- The closing up and healing of a wound or sore; it is the verbal noun of the verb cneasaigh.Also: skinning over, closing of a wound, cicatrization.
“Cneasú” as a verbal noun
After ag, cneasú means healing: it is the verbal noun of the verb cneasaigh (to heal). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Cneasú” with the article
Here is cneasú after the article (an t-alt).
“Cneasú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cneasú, the Irish word for healing.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Healing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for healing?
The Irish for healing is cneasú (pronounced “KRYAS-oo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce cneasú in Irish?
Cneasú is said like “KRYAS-oo” (IPA /ˈcɾʲasˠuː/).
Does cneasú have a plural?
No plural form is given for cneasú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does cneasú change to chneasú or gcneasú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cneasú becomes mo chneasú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcneasú (eclipsis).
How is cneasú different from leigheas?
Cneasú is specifically the closing up or skinning over of a wound (from cneas, skin), while leigheas is healing or curing in general, including illness.
