HeyRuaHow to say “keg” in Irish
- Irish:
- ceaig
- English:
- keg
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “kyag” /cag/
- Plural:
- ceaigeanna (kegs)
- Genitive singular:
- ceaig, an cheaig (e.g. clár an cheaig, lid of the keg)
- Genitive plural:
- ceaigeanna, na gceaigeanna (e.g. ábhar na gceaigeanna, the contents of the kegs)
What does “ceaig” mean?
- keg
- A small barrel, especially one used for holding beer or other liquids.Also: small barrel, cask, beer keg.
“Ceaig” with the article
The plural of keg in Irish is ceaigeanna. Here is ceaig after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ceaig” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ceaig, the Irish word for keg.
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Keg in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for keg?
The Irish for keg is ceaig (pronounced “kyag”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ceaigeanna.
How do you pronounce ceaig in Irish?
Ceaig is said like “kyag” (IPA /cag/).
What is the plural of keg in Irish?
The plural of ceaig is ceaigeanna; with the article, na ceaigeanna means “the kegs”. The genitive plural is ceaigeanna, as in ábhar na gceaigeanna (the contents of the kegs).
Why does ceaig change to cheaig or gceaig?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ceaig becomes mo cheaig (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gceaig (eclipsis).
What is the difference between ceaig and bairille?
A ceaig is a small barrel or keg, while bairille is the general word for a barrel of any size.
