HeyRuaHow to say “leadership” in Irish
- Irish:
- cinnireacht
- English:
- leadership
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KIN-ir-akht” /ˈcɪnʲəɾʲəxt̪/
- Genitive singular:
- cinnireachta, na cinnireachta (e.g. scileanna cinnireachta, leadership skills)
What does “cinnireacht” mean?
- leadership
- The position or action of leading a group, organisation or people.Also: leading, guidance, headship.
Other Irish words for leadership: ceannas (leadership), ceannaireacht (leadership), ceannasaíocht (leadership)
“Cinnireacht” with the article
Here is cinnireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Cinnireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cinnireacht, 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 cinnireacht (pronounced “KIN-ir-akht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce cinnireacht in Irish?
Cinnireacht is said like “KIN-ir-akht” (IPA /ˈcɪnʲəɾʲəxt̪/).
Does cinnireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for cinnireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does cinnireacht change to chinnireacht or gcinnireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cinnireacht becomes mo chinnireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcinnireacht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between cinnireacht and ceannasaíocht?
Both can mean leadership: cinnireacht stresses leading and guiding people, while ceannasaíocht often suggests command or being in charge.
