HeyRuaHow to say “long-distance runner” in Irish
- Irish:
- cianreathaí
- English:
- long-distance runner
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KEE-un-rah-hee” /ˈciənˌrˠahiː/
- Plural:
- cianreathaithe (long-distance runners)
- Genitive singular:
- cianreathaí, an chianreathaí (e.g. bróga an chianreathaí, the long-distance runner's shoes)
- Genitive plural:
- cianreathaithe, na gcianreathaithe (e.g. club na gcianreathaithe, the club of the long-distance runners)
What does “cianreathaí” mean?
- long-distance runner
- A person who runs long-distance races, such as marathons or cross-country races.Also: distance runner, marathon runner, runner.
“Cianreathaí” with the article
The plural of long-distance runner in Irish is cianreathaithe. Here is cianreathaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cianreathaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cianreathaí, the Irish word for long-distance runner.
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Long-distance runner in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for long-distance runner?
The Irish for long-distance runner is cianreathaí (pronounced “KEE-un-rah-hee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cianreathaithe.
How do you pronounce cianreathaí in Irish?
Cianreathaí is said like “KEE-un-rah-hee” (IPA /ˈciənˌrˠahiː/).
What is the plural of long-distance runner in Irish?
The plural of cianreathaí is cianreathaithe; with the article, na cianreathaithe means “the long-distance runners”. The genitive plural is cianreathaithe, as in club na gcianreathaithe (the club of the long-distance runners).
Why does cianreathaí change to chianreathaí or gcianreathaí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cianreathaí becomes mo chianreathaí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcianreathaí (eclipsis).
How is 'cianreathaí' different from 'reathaí'?
'Reathaí' is any runner, while 'cianreathaí' adds 'cian' (far, long) to mean a long-distance runner specifically.
