Leadership in Irish (Ceannasaíocht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for leadership?

The Irish for leadership is ceannasaíocht (pronounced “KYAN-uh-see-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean command.

Q: Does ceannasaíocht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Ceannasaíocht can mean leadership or command, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “leadership” in Irish

Irish:: ceannasaíocht
English:: leadership, command
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “KYAN-uh-see-ukht” /ˈcanəsˠiːxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: ceannasaíochta, na ceannasaíochta (e.g. scileanna ceannasaíochta, leadership skills)

What does “ceannasaíocht” mean?

“Ceannasaíocht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

leadership: The position or quality of leading and being in charge of a group, organisation or country.Also: command, headship, authority.

1 other meaning: command

2command: The state of having control or command over people or forces.Also: control, supremacy.

Other Irish words for leadership: ceannas (leadership), ceannaireacht (leadership), cinnireacht (leadership)

“Ceannasaíocht” with the article

Here is ceannasaíocht after the article (an t-alt).

an cheannasaíocht

the leadership

Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)

“Ceannasaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using ceannasaíocht, the Irish word for leadership.

Tá ceannasaíocht láidir ag teastáil ón bpáirtí.

The party needs strong leadership.

Ghlac sí an cheannasaíocht nuair a d'éirigh sé as.

She took over the leadership when he resigned.

Bhí comórtas ceannasaíochta sa pháirtí anuraidh.

There was a leadership contest in the party last year.

Léirigh sé ceannasaíocht mhaith ar an bpáirc.

He showed good leadership on the pitch.

Faoi cheannasaíocht an chaptaein, bhuamar an cluiche.

Under the captain's leadership, we won the game.

Níl muinín agam as a cheannasaíocht ar chor ar bith.

I have no confidence in his leadership at all.

Rinne siad cúrsa ceannasaíochta sa choláiste.

They did a leadership course in college.

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Leadership in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for leadership?

The Irish for leadership is ceannasaíocht (pronounced “KYAN-uh-see-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean command.

How do you pronounce ceannasaíocht in Irish?

Ceannasaíocht is said like “KYAN-uh-see-ukht” (IPA /ˈcanəsˠiːxt̪ˠ/).

Does ceannasaíocht have a plural?

No plural form is given for ceannasaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does ceannasaíocht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Ceannasaíocht can mean leadership or command, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does ceannasaíocht change to cheannasaíocht or gceannasaíocht?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ceannasaíocht becomes mo cheannasaíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gceannasaíocht (eclipsis).

What is the difference between ceannasaíocht and ceannas?

Ceannas means command or authority in general, while ceannasaíocht is the usual word for leadership, as in 'ceannasaíocht an pháirtí' (the party leadership).

Leadership in Irish (Ceannasaíocht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage