HeyRuaHow to say “leadership” in Irish
- Irish:
- ceannaireacht
- English:
- leadership
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KYAN-ir-ukht” /ˈcanəɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- ceannaireachta, na ceannaireachta (e.g. scileanna ceannaireachta, leadership skills)
What does “ceannaireacht” mean?
- leadership
- The position or role of a leader, or the ability to lead people.Also: leading, command.
Other Irish words for leadership: ceannas (leadership), cinnireacht (leadership), ceannasaíocht (leadership)
“Ceannaireacht” with the article
Here is ceannaireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Ceannaireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ceannaireacht, the Irish word for leadership.
Other nouns in Irish
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Leadership in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for leadership?
The Irish for leadership is ceannaireacht (pronounced “KYAN-ir-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce ceannaireacht in Irish?
Ceannaireacht is said like “KYAN-ir-ukht” (IPA /ˈcanəɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does ceannaireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for ceannaireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does ceannaireacht change to cheannaireacht or gceannaireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ceannaireacht becomes mo cheannaireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gceannaireacht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between ceannaireacht and ceannas?
Ceannaireacht is leadership, the role or skill of a ceannaire (leader), while ceannas means command, authority or supremacy, as in 'i gceannas' (in charge).
