HeyRuaHow to say “permitting” in Irish
- Irish:
- ceadú
- English:
- permitting, approval
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- ceadaigh, to permit (ag ceadú, permitting)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “kya-DOO” /caˈd̪ˠuː/
- Plural:
- ceaduithe
- Genitive singular:
- ceadaithe, an cheadaithe (e.g. dáta an cheadaithe, the date of approval)
- Genitive plural:
- ceaduithe, na gceaduithe (e.g. uimhreacha na gceaduithe, the approval numbers)
What does “ceadú” mean?
“Ceadú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- permitting
- The verbal noun of the verb ceadaigh: the act of allowing or permitting something.Also: allowing, permission, authorisation.
1 other meaning: approval
- 2approval
- Official approval or sanction given to something, such as a plan or a book.Also: approbation, sanction, authorisation.
“Ceadú” as a verbal noun
After ag, ceadú means permitting: it is the verbal noun of the verb ceadaigh (to permit). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Ceadú” with the article
The plural of permitting in Irish is ceaduithe. Here is ceadú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ceadú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ceadú, the Irish word for permitting.
Other nouns in Irish
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Permitting in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for permitting?
The Irish for permitting is ceadú (pronounced “kya-DOO”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ceaduithe. Depending on context it can also mean approval.
How do you pronounce ceadú in Irish?
Ceadú is said like “kya-DOO” (IPA /caˈd̪ˠuː/).
What is the plural of permitting in Irish?
The plural of ceadú is ceaduithe; with the article, it is na ceaduithe. The genitive plural is ceaduithe, as in uimhreacha na gceaduithe (the approval numbers).
Does ceadú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ceadú can mean permitting or approval, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ceadú change to cheadú or gceadú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ceadú becomes mo cheadú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gceadú (eclipsis).
What is the difference between ceadú and cead?
Cead is the everyday word for permission (an bhfuil cead agam?), while ceadú is the act of permitting or formal approval, often in official contexts.
Is ceadú related to ceadúnas?
Yes, both come from cead: ceadúnas means a licence, such as ceadúnas tiomána, a driving licence.
