HeyRuaHow to say “permanent residence” in Irish
- Irish:
- sainchónaí
- English:
- permanent residence
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SAN-khoh-nee” /ˈsanʲˌxoːniː/
- Plural:
- sainchónaithe (permanent residences)
- Genitive singular:
- sainchónaithe, an tsainchónaithe (e.g. seoladh an tsainchónaithe, the address of the permanent residence)
- Genitive plural:
- sainchónaithe, na sainchónaithe (e.g. clár na sainchónaithe, the register of permanent residences)
What does “sainchónaí” mean?
- permanent residence
- The place where a person lives permanently or habitually, especially in legal or official use.Also: domicile, fixed abode, residence, habitual residence.
“Sainchónaí” with the article
The plural of permanent residence in Irish is sainchónaithe. Here is sainchónaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Sainchónaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sainchónaí, the Irish word for permanent residence.
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Permanent residence in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for permanent residence?
The Irish for permanent residence is sainchónaí (pronounced “SAN-khoh-nee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is sainchónaithe.
How do you pronounce sainchónaí in Irish?
Sainchónaí is said like “SAN-khoh-nee” (IPA /ˈsanʲˌxoːniː/).
What is the plural of permanent residence in Irish?
The plural of sainchónaí is sainchónaithe; with the article, na sainchónaithe means “the permanent residences”. The genitive plural is sainchónaithe, as in clár na sainchónaithe (the register of permanent residences).
Why does sainchónaí change to shainchónaí?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shainchónaí. After ár (our) it stays ár sainchónaí, because s does not take eclipsis.
How is 'sainchónaí' different from 'cónaí'?
'Cónaí' is the general word for living or dwelling (tá cónaí orm i mBaile Átha Cliath), while 'sainchónaí' is the formal term for a permanent or legal residence, used on official forms.
