HeyRuaHow to say “identification” in Irish
- Irish:
- céannú
- English:
- identification
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- céannaigh, to identify (ag céannú, identifying)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KAY-noo” /ˈceːn̪ˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- céannaithe, an chéannaithe (e.g. próiseas an chéannaithe, the identification process)
What does “céannú” mean?
- identification
- The act of identifying someone or something, or of establishing that two things are the same; it is the verbal noun of the verb céannaigh.Also: identifying, identity check.
“Céannú” as a verbal noun
After ag, céannú means identifying: it is the verbal noun of the verb céannaigh (to identify). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Céannú” with the article
Here is céannú after the article (an t-alt).
“Céannú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using céannú, the Irish word for identification.
Other nouns in Irish
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Identification in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for identification?
The Irish for identification is céannú (pronounced “KAY-noo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce céannú in Irish?
Céannú is said like “KAY-noo” (IPA /ˈceːn̪ˠuː/).
Does céannú have a plural?
No plural form is given for céannú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does céannú change to chéannú or gcéannú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) céannú becomes mo chéannú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcéannú (eclipsis).
What is the difference between céannú and aitheantas?
Céannú is the formal act of identifying, especially legally or technically, while aitheantas means identification or recognition in everyday use, as in cárta aitheantais (identity card).
