HeyRuaHow to say “Kenyan” in Irish
- Irish:
- Céiniach
- English:
- Kenyan
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAY-nee-ukh” /ˈceːnʲiəx/
- Plural:
- Céiniaigh (Kenyans)
- Genitive singular:
- Céiniaigh, an Chéiniaigh (e.g. teach an Chéiniaigh, the Kenyan's house)
- Genitive plural:
- Céiniach, na gCéiniach (e.g. cultúr na gCéiniach, the culture of the Kenyans)
What does “Céiniach” mean?
- Kenyan
- A person from Kenya, or a person of Kenyan descent.Also: Kenyan person, native of Kenya.
“Céiniach” with the article
The plural of Kenyan in Irish is Céiniaigh. Here is Céiniach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Céiniach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Céiniach, the Irish word for Kenyan.
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Kenyan in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Kenyan?
The Irish for Kenyan is Céiniach (pronounced “KAY-nee-ukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is Céiniaigh.
How do you pronounce Céiniach in Irish?
Céiniach is said like “KAY-nee-ukh” (IPA /ˈceːnʲiəx/).
What is the plural of Kenyan in Irish?
The plural of Céiniach is Céiniaigh; with the article, na Céiniaigh means “the Kenyans”. The genitive plural is Céiniach, as in cultúr na gCéiniach (the culture of the Kenyans).
Why does Céiniach change to Chéiniach or gCéiniach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) Céiniach becomes mo Chéiniach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gCéiniach (eclipsis).
How do I say Kenya and Kenyan in Irish?
The country is an Chéinia and a Kenyan person is Céiniach; the adjective is also Céiniach, as in rádala Céiniach.
