HeyRuaHow to say “left hand” in Irish
- Irish:
- ciotóg
- English:
- left hand, left-handed person
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “kit-OHG” /cɪˈt̪ˠoːɡ/
- Plural:
- ciotóga (left hands)
- Genitive singular:
- ciotóige, na ciotóige (e.g. úsáid na ciotóige, the use of the left hand)
- Genitive plural:
- ciotóg, na gciotóg (e.g. cumann na gciotóg, the left-handers' club)
What does “ciotóg” mean?
“Ciotóg” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- left hand
- The left hand, or the left fist.Also: left fist, left.
1 other meaning: left-handed person
- 2left-handed person
- A person who uses the left hand more naturally than the right.Also: left-hander, leftie, southpaw.
“Ciotóg” with the article
The plural of left hand in Irish is ciotóga. Here is ciotóg after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ciotóg” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ciotóg, the Irish word for left hand.
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Left hand in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for left hand?
The Irish for left hand is ciotóg (pronounced “kit-OHG”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is ciotóga. Depending on context it can also mean left-handed person.
How do you pronounce ciotóg in Irish?
Ciotóg is said like “kit-OHG” (IPA /cɪˈt̪ˠoːɡ/).
What is the plural of left hand in Irish?
The plural of ciotóg is ciotóga; with the article, na ciotóga means “the left hands”. The genitive plural is ciotóg, as in cumann na gciotóg (the left-handers' club).
Does ciotóg have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ciotóg can mean left hand or left-handed person, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ciotóg change to chiotóg or gciotóg?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ciotóg becomes mo chiotóg (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gciotóg (eclipsis).
What is the opposite of 'ciotóg'?
The right hand is 'deasóg', and a right-handed person can also be called 'deasóg'.
How do I say someone is left-handed as an adjective?
Use 'ciotógach', as in 'Tá sé ciotógach', or say 'Is ciotóg é'.
