HeyRuaHow to say “long-distance race” in Irish
- Irish:
- cianrás
- English:
- long-distance race
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KEE-uhn-raws” /ˈciənˠɾˠaːsˠ/
- Plural:
- cianrásaí (long-distance races)
- Genitive singular:
- cianrása, an chianrása (e.g. buaiteoir an chianrása, winner of the long-distance race)
- Genitive plural:
- cianrásaí, na gcianrásaí (e.g. traenáil cianrásaí, training for long-distance races)
What does “cianrás” mean?
- long-distance race
- A race run over a long distance, especially in athletics.Also: distance race, long race, endurance race.
“Cianrás” with the article
The plural of long-distance race in Irish is cianrásaí. Here is cianrás after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cianrás” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cianrás, the Irish word for long-distance race.
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Long-distance race in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for long-distance race?
The Irish for long-distance race is cianrás (pronounced “KEE-uhn-raws”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cianrásaí.
How do you pronounce cianrás in Irish?
Cianrás is said like “KEE-uhn-raws” (IPA /ˈciənˠɾˠaːsˠ/).
What is the plural of long-distance race in Irish?
The plural of cianrás is cianrásaí; with the article, na cianrásaí means “the long-distance races”. The genitive plural is cianrásaí, as in traenáil cianrásaí (training for long-distance races).
Why does cianrás change to chianrás or gcianrás?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cianrás becomes mo chianrás (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcianrás (eclipsis).
Is 'cianrás' the same as a marathon?
Not exactly: 'cianrás' is any long-distance race, while a marathon specifically is 'maratón'.
