HeyRuaHow to say “percentage” in Irish
- Irish:
- céatadán
- English:
- percentage
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAY-tuh-dawn” /ˈceːt̪ˠəd̪ˠɑːn̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- céatadáin (percentages)
- Genitive singular:
- céatadáin, an chéatadáin (e.g. méadú an chéatadáin, the increase in the percentage)
- Genitive plural:
- céatadán, na gcéatadán (e.g. meán na gcéatadán, the average of the percentages)
What does “céatadán” mean?
- percentage
- A proportion of a whole expressed as a number out of a hundred.Also: percent, per cent, proportion.
“Céatadán” with the article
The plural of percentage in Irish is céatadáin. Here is céatadán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Céatadán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using céatadán, the Irish word for percentage.
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Percentage in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for percentage?
The Irish for percentage is céatadán (pronounced “KAY-tuh-dawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is céatadáin.
How do you pronounce céatadán in Irish?
Céatadán is said like “KAY-tuh-dawn” (IPA /ˈceːt̪ˠəd̪ˠɑːn̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of percentage in Irish?
The plural of céatadán is céatadáin; with the article, na céatadáin means “the percentages”. The genitive plural is céatadán, as in meán na gcéatadán (the average of the percentages).
Why does céatadán change to chéatadán or gcéatadán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) céatadán becomes mo chéatadán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcéatadán (eclipsis).
How do I say 'ten percent' in Irish?
Say 'deich faoin gcéad'; 'céatadán' is the noun 'percentage' itself, not the word for 'percent'.
