HeyRuaHow to say “identity” in Irish
- Irish:
- céannacht
- English:
- identity
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAY-nukht” /ˈceːn̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- céannachta, na céannachta (e.g. cárta céannachta, identity card)
What does “céannacht” mean?
- identity
- The state of being exactly the same thing or person, or the characteristics that make someone who they are.Also: sameness, identicalness.
Other Irish words for identity: féiniúlacht (identity)
“Céannacht” with the article
Here is céannacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Céannacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using céannacht, the Irish word for identity.
Other nouns in Irish
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Identity in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for identity?
The Irish for identity is céannacht (pronounced “KAY-nukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce céannacht in Irish?
Céannacht is said like “KAY-nukht” (IPA /ˈceːn̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does céannacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for céannacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does céannacht change to chéannacht or gcéannacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) céannacht becomes mo chéannacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcéannacht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between céannacht and féiniúlacht?
Céannacht is identity in the sense of who someone officially is or sameness, as in cárta céannachta, while féiniúlacht is used for personal or cultural identity, one's sense of self.
