HeyRuaHow to say “hundred” in Irish
- Irish:
- céad
- English:
- hundred, century, hundredweight
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “kay-ud” /ceːd̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- céadta (hundreds)
- Genitive singular:
- céid, an chéid (e.g. tús an chéid, the beginning of the century)
- Genitive plural:
- céadta, na gcéadta (e.g. luach na gcéadta euro, the value of hundreds of euros)
What does “céad” mean?
“Céad” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- hundred
- The number 100, or a group of a hundred things.Also: one hundred, 100.
2 other meanings: century or hundredweight
- 2century
- A period of a hundred years.Also: hundred years.
- 3hundredweight
- An old unit of weight equal to 112 pounds.Also: cwt.
“Céad” with the article
The plural of hundred in Irish is céadta. Here is céad after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Céad” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using céad, the Irish word for hundred.
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Phrases with “céad”
Hundred in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hundred?
The Irish for hundred is céad (pronounced “kay-ud”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is céadta. Depending on context it can also mean century or hundredweight.
How do you pronounce céad in Irish?
Céad is said like “kay-ud” (IPA /ceːd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of hundred in Irish?
The plural of céad is céadta; with the article, na céadta means “the hundreds”. The genitive plural is céadta, as in luach na gcéadta euro (the value of hundreds of euros).
Does céad have more than one meaning?
Yes. Céad can mean hundred, century or hundredweight, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does céad change to chéad or gcéad?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) céad becomes mo chéad (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcéad (eclipsis).
Is 'céad' the same word as 'an chéad' meaning 'the first'?
No. 'An chéad' (the first) is the ordinal adjective, as in 'an chéad lá'; this entry is the noun 'céad', a hundred.
How do you say 'per cent' in Irish?
Use 'faoin gcéad', for example 'fiche faoin gcéad' for twenty per cent.
