HeyRuaHow to say “kilogram” in Irish
- Irish:
- cileagram
- English:
- kilogram
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KIL-uh-gram” /ˈcɪlʲəɡɾˠamˠ/
- Plural:
- cileagraim (kilograms)
- Genitive singular:
- cileagraim, an chileagraim (e.g. praghas an chileagraim, the price per kilogram)
- Genitive plural:
- cileagram, na gcileagram (e.g. meáchan deich gcileagram, a weight of ten kilograms)
What does “cileagram” mean?
- kilogram
- A unit of weight equal to one thousand grams.Also: kilo, kilogramme, kg.
“Cileagram” with the article
The plural of kilogram in Irish is cileagraim. Here is cileagram after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cileagram” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cileagram, the Irish word for kilogram.
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Kilogram in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for kilogram?
The Irish for kilogram is cileagram (pronounced “KIL-uh-gram”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cileagraim.
How do you pronounce cileagram in Irish?
Cileagram is said like “KIL-uh-gram” (IPA /ˈcɪlʲəɡɾˠamˠ/).
What is the plural of kilogram in Irish?
The plural of cileagram is cileagraim; with the article, na cileagraim means “the kilograms”. The genitive plural is cileagram, as in meáchan deich gcileagram (a weight of ten kilograms).
Why does cileagram change to chileagram or gcileagram?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cileagram becomes mo chileagram (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcileagram (eclipsis).
Can I just say 'cileo' for kilo?
In speech many people say 'cileo' or just 'cileagram'; the standard full form is 'cileagram', abbreviated 'kg'.
