HeyRuaHow to say “leading position” in Irish
- Irish:
- cadhnaíocht
- English:
- leading position
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KYE-nee-ukht” /ˈkainʲiːəxt̪/
- Genitive singular:
- cadhnaíochta, na cadhnaíochta (e.g. áit na cadhnaíochta, the leading position)
What does “cadhnaíocht” mean?
- leading position
- Being in front or in the lead, mainly heard in the phrase 'ar thús cadhnaíochta', meaning in the forefront or vanguard.Also: lead, forefront, vanguard, precedence.
“Cadhnaíocht” with the article
Here is cadhnaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
“Cadhnaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cadhnaíocht, the Irish word for leading position.
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Leading position in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for leading position?
The Irish for leading position is cadhnaíocht (pronounced “KYE-nee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce cadhnaíocht in Irish?
Cadhnaíocht is said like “KYE-nee-ukht” (IPA /ˈkainʲiːəxt̪/).
Does cadhnaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for cadhnaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does cadhnaíocht change to chadhnaíocht or gcadhnaíocht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cadhnaíocht becomes mo chadhnaíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcadhnaíocht (eclipsis).
How is 'cadhnaíocht' usually used?
Almost always in the set phrase 'ar thús cadhnaíochta', meaning in the forefront or leading the way, as in 'bhí siad ar thús cadhnaíochta'.
