HeyRuaHow to say “permitted” in Irish
- Irish:
- ceadaithe
- English:
- permitted, licensed
- Word type:
- adjective
- More permitted:
- níos ceadaithe
- Most permitted:
- is ceadaithe
- Pronunciation:
- “KAD-ee-ha” /ˈcad̪ˠəhə/
What does “ceadaithe” mean?
“Ceadaithe” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- permitted
- Allowed by a rule, law or person in authority.Also: allowed, authorised, sanctioned, approved.
1 other meaning: licensed
- 2licensed
- Having official permission or a licence to do something.Also: authorised, approved.
“Ceadaithe” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is ceadaithe after fear (man, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
After a feminine noun the adjective gets a séimhiú, an h after its first letter: bean cheadaithe. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: fear ceadaithe.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, ceadaithe. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant: fir cheadaithe; after other plurals it does not: mná ceadaithe.
More permitted, most permitted, very permitted
| more permitted | níos ceadaithe | in the past tense: ní ba cheadaithe |
|---|---|---|
| most permitted | is ceadaithe | in the past tense: ba cheadaithe |
| as permitted as | chomh ceadaithe le | no change after chomh |
| very permitted | an-cheadaithe | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too permitted | rócheadaithe | ró- lenites |
“Ceadaithe” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Permitted in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for permitted?
The Irish for permitted is ceadaithe (pronounced “KAD-ee-ha”). It comes after the noun: fear ceadaithe, a permitted man; bean cheadaithe, a permitted woman.
How do you say more permitted and most permitted in Irish?
níos ceadaithe is more permitted and is ceadaithe is most permitted. In the past tense they become ní ba cheadaithe and ba cheadaithe.
Why does ceadaithe become cheadaithe?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So bean cheadaithe (a permitted woman) but fear ceadaithe (a permitted man), because fear is masculine.
How do you say very permitted in Irish?
an-cheadaithe. Too permitted is rócheadaithe, and as permitted as is chomh ceadaithe le.
Does ceadaithe have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ceadaithe can mean permitted or licensed, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'ceadaithe' and 'ceadmhach'?
'Ceadaithe' means permission has actually been given, while 'ceadmhach' means something is allowable or lawful in principle.
