HeyRuaHow to say “licensee” in Irish
- Irish:
- ceadúnaí
- English:
- licensee
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAD-oo-nee” /ˈcad̪ˠuːn̪ˠiː/
- Plural:
- ceadúnaithe (licensees)
- Genitive singular:
- ceadúnaí, an cheadúnaí (e.g. ainm an cheadúnaí, the name of the licensee)
- Genitive plural:
- ceadúnaithe, na gceadúnaithe (e.g. cumann na gceadúnaithe, the licensees' association)
What does “ceadúnaí” mean?
- licensee
- A person who holds a licence, especially one licensed to sell alcohol in a pub or shop.Also: licence holder, licensed person, publican.
“Ceadúnaí” with the article
The plural of licensee in Irish is ceadúnaithe. Here is ceadúnaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ceadúnaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ceadúnaí, the Irish word for licensee.
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Licensee in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for licensee?
The Irish for licensee is ceadúnaí (pronounced “KAD-oo-nee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ceadúnaithe.
How do you pronounce ceadúnaí in Irish?
Ceadúnaí is said like “KAD-oo-nee” (IPA /ˈcad̪ˠuːn̪ˠiː/).
What is the plural of licensee in Irish?
The plural of ceadúnaí is ceadúnaithe; with the article, na ceadúnaithe means “the licensees”. The genitive plural is ceadúnaithe, as in cumann na gceadúnaithe (the licensees' association).
Why does ceadúnaí change to cheadúnaí or gceadúnaí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ceadúnaí becomes mo cheadúnaí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gceadúnaí (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'ceadúnaí' and 'ceadúnas'?
'Ceadúnas' is the licence itself, while 'ceadúnaí' is the person who holds it.
