Pacification in Irish (Ceansú): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for pacification?

The Irish for pacification is ceansú (pronounced “KAN-soo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean taming.

Q: Does ceansú have more than one meaning?

Yes. Ceansú can mean pacification or taming, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “pacification” in Irish

Irish:: ceansú
English:: pacification, taming
Word type:: noun (verbal noun)
Verbal noun of:: ceansaigh, to pacify (ag ceansú, pacifying)
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “KAN-soo” /ˈcan̪ˠsˠuː/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: ceansaithe, an cheansaithe (e.g. polasaí ceansaithe, policy of appeasement)

What does “ceansú” mean?

“Ceansú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

pacification: The act of calming, subduing or appeasing someone or something; verbal noun of the verb ceansaigh.Also: appeasement, subduing, taming, calming.

1 other meaning: taming

2taming: The act of taming or domesticating an animal, or bringing someone under control.Also: domestication, subjugation.

“Ceansú” as a verbal noun

After ag, ceansú means pacifying: it is the verbal noun of the verb ceansaigh (to pacify). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.

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ceansúverbal noun

ag ceansúpacifying

“Ceansú” with the article

Here is ceansú after the article (an t-alt).

an ceansú

the pacification

No change after an

“Ceansú” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using ceansú, the Irish word for pacification.

Ní raibh aon cheansú air.

There was no calming him.

Theip ar an gceansú sa deireadh.

The appeasement failed in the end.

Bhí polasaí ceansaithe ag an rialtas.

The government had a policy of appeasement.

Thóg ceansú an chapaill fhiáin míonna.

Taming the wild horse took months.

Bhí sé i mbun ceansú na n-ainmhithe.

He was in charge of taming the animals.

Is deacair ceansú a dhéanamh ar fhearg mar sin.

It is hard to calm anger like that.

Labhair sí go bog chun ceansú a dhéanamh air.

She spoke softly to pacify him.

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Pacification in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for pacification?

The Irish for pacification is ceansú (pronounced “KAN-soo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean taming.

How do you pronounce ceansú in Irish?

Ceansú is said like “KAN-soo” (IPA /ˈcan̪ˠsˠuː/).

Does ceansú have a plural?

No plural form is given for ceansú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does ceansú have more than one meaning?

Yes. Ceansú can mean pacification or taming, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does ceansú change to cheansú or gceansú?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ceansú becomes mo cheansú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gceansú (eclipsis).

How is 'ceansú' related to 'ceansa'?

'Ceansa' is the adjective meaning tame or gentle; 'ceansaigh' is the verb to tame or pacify, and 'ceansú' is its verbal noun.

Pacification in Irish (Ceansú): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage