HeyRuaHow to say “long-term memory” in Irish
- Irish:
- cianchuimhne
- English:
- long-term memory, distant memory
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KEE-un-khwiv-nyuh” /ˈciənˌxɪvʲnʲə/
- Plural:
- cianchuimhní (long-term memories)
- Genitive singular:
- cianchuimhne, na cianchuimhne (e.g. feidhm na cianchuimhne, the function of long-term memory)
- Genitive plural:
- cianchuimhní, na gcianchuimhní (e.g. leabhar na gcianchuimhní, the book of the distant memories)
What does “cianchuimhne” mean?
“Cianchuimhne” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- long-term memory
- The part of memory that stores things over a long period, as opposed to short-term memory.Also: remote memory, long memory.
1 other meaning: distant memory
- 2distant memory
- A memory of something that happened long ago.Also: old memory, remote recollection.
“Cianchuimhne” with the article
The plural of long-term memory in Irish is cianchuimhní. Here is cianchuimhne after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cianchuimhne” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cianchuimhne, the Irish word for long-term memory.
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Long-term memory in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for long-term memory?
The Irish for long-term memory is cianchuimhne (pronounced “KEE-un-khwiv-nyuh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is cianchuimhní. Depending on context it can also mean distant memory.
How do you pronounce cianchuimhne in Irish?
Cianchuimhne is said like “KEE-un-khwiv-nyuh” (IPA /ˈciənˌxɪvʲnʲə/).
What is the plural of long-term memory in Irish?
The plural of cianchuimhne is cianchuimhní; with the article, na cianchuimhní means “the long-term memories”. The genitive plural is cianchuimhní, as in leabhar na gcianchuimhní (the book of the distant memories).
Does cianchuimhne have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cianchuimhne can mean long-term memory or distant memory, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cianchuimhne change to chianchuimhne or gcianchuimhne?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cianchuimhne becomes mo chianchuimhne (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcianchuimhne (eclipsis).
What is the opposite of cianchuimhne?
Short-term memory is gearrchuimhne, while cianchuimhne is long-term memory.
