HeyRuaHow to say “plough” in Irish
- Irish:
- céachta
- English:
- plough, the plough (constellation)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAYKH-tuh” /ˈceːxt̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- céachtaí (ploughs)
- Genitive singular:
- céachta, an chéachta (e.g. lann an chéachta, the blade of the plough)
- Genitive plural:
- céachtaí, na gcéachtaí (e.g. díoltóir na gcéachtaí, the seller of the ploughs)
What does “céachta” mean?
“Céachta” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- plough
- A farm implement pulled by a tractor or horse to turn over the soil before sowing.Also: plow, ploughshare.
1 other meaning: the plough (constellation)
- 2the plough (constellation)
- The group of seven bright stars in the northern sky known as the Plough, often called 'an Céachta'.Also: the plough, big dipper, great bear.
Other Irish words for plough: treabh (plough)
“Céachta” with the article
The plural of plough in Irish is céachtaí. Here is céachta after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Céachta” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using céachta, the Irish word for plough.
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Plough in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for plough?
The Irish for plough is céachta (pronounced “KAYKH-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is céachtaí. Depending on context it can also mean the plough (constellation).
How do you pronounce céachta in Irish?
Céachta is said like “KAYKH-tuh” (IPA /ˈceːxt̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of plough in Irish?
The plural of céachta is céachtaí; with the article, na céachtaí means “the ploughs”. The genitive plural is céachtaí, as in díoltóir na gcéachtaí (the seller of the ploughs).
Does céachta have more than one meaning?
Yes. Céachta can mean plough or the plough (constellation), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does céachta change to chéachta or gcéachta?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) céachta becomes mo chéachta (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcéachta (eclipsis).
What is the verb for using a 'céachta'?
The verb is 'treabh' (to plough), with the verbal noun 'treabhadh', as in 'ag treabhadh na páirce' (ploughing the field).
