HeyRuaHow to say “offence” in Irish
- Irish:
- cion
- English:
- offence, guilt
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “kyin” /cɪnˠ/
- Plural:
- cionta (offences)
- Genitive singular:
- ciona, an chiona (e.g. tromchúis an chiona, the seriousness of the offence)
- Genitive plural:
- cionta, na gcionta (e.g. liosta na gcionta, the list of the offences)
What does “cion” mean?
“Cion” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- offence
- A wrongdoing or crime, especially a breach of the law.Also: crime, wrongdoing, transgression, misdeed.
1 other meaning: guilt
- 2guilt
- Blame or responsibility for a wrong that has been done.Also: blame, fault.
Other Irish words for offence: coir (crime)
The same spelling has its own page as:
“Cion” with the article
The plural of offence in Irish is cionta. Here is cion after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cion” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cion, the Irish word for offence.
Other nouns in Irish
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Offence in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for offence?
The Irish for offence is cion (pronounced “kyin”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cionta. Depending on context it can also mean guilt.
How do you pronounce cion in Irish?
Cion is said like “kyin” (IPA /cɪnˠ/).
What is the plural of offence in Irish?
The plural of cion is cionta; with the article, na cionta means “the offences”. The genitive plural is cionta, as in liosta na gcionta (the list of the offences).
Does cion have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cion can mean offence or guilt, depending on context; the first is the most common. Cion also has its own entry as a noun, masculine meaning affection. Cion also has its own entry as a noun, masculine meaning share.
Why does cion change to chion or gcion?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cion becomes mo chion (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcion (eclipsis).
How is this 'cion' different from 'cion' meaning affection?
This 'cion' (gen. ciona, pl. cionta) means an offence or guilt, while 'cion' meaning affection has the genitive 'ceana' and no plural, as in 'tá cion agam air'.
What is the difference between 'cion' and 'coir'?
Both can mean a crime, but 'cion' is the usual legal word for an offence, as in 'cion coiriúil', while 'coir' is a more general word for a crime or wrong.
