HeyRuaHow to say “leadership” in Irish
- Irish:
- ceannas
- English:
- leadership, authority
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KYAN-uss” /ˈcanˠəsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- ceannais, an cheannais (e.g. ról an cheannais, the role of leadership)
What does “ceannas” mean?
“Ceannas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- leadership
- The position or role of being the head or leader of a group, organisation or country.Also: headship, command, charge.
1 other meaning: authority
- 2authority
- Power or control over others, such as command of an army or sovereignty over a territory.Also: command, control, sovereignty, supremacy.
Other Irish words for leadership: ceannaireacht (leadership), cinnireacht (leadership), ceannasaíocht (leadership)
“Ceannas” with the article
Here is ceannas after the article (an t-alt).
“Ceannas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ceannas, 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 ceannas (pronounced “KYAN-uss”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean authority.
How do you pronounce ceannas in Irish?
Ceannas is said like “KYAN-uss” (IPA /ˈcanˠəsˠ/).
Does ceannas have a plural?
No plural form is given for ceannas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does ceannas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ceannas can mean leadership or authority, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ceannas change to cheannas or gceannas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ceannas becomes mo cheannas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gceannas (eclipsis).
How do I say 'in charge of' in Irish?
Use 'i gceannas ar': 'Tá sí i gceannas ar an scoil' means 'She is in charge of the school'.
What is the difference between 'ceannas' and 'ceannaireacht'?
'Ceannas' is command or authority held, while 'ceannaireacht' stresses the act or quality of leading; both can translate 'leadership'.
