HeyRuaHow to say “quay” in Irish
- Irish:
- cé
- English:
- quay
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “kay” /cˈeː/
- Plural:
- céanna (quays)
- Genitive singular:
- cé, na cé (e.g. ar bhruach na cé, on the edge of the quay)
- Genitive plural:
- céanna, na gcéanna (e.g. fad na gcéanna, the length of the quays)
What does “cé” mean?
- quay
- A stone or concrete platform beside water where boats tie up to load and unload.Also: wharf, pier, dock, landing place.
“Cé” with the article
The plural of quay in Irish is céanna. Here is cé after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cé” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cé, the Irish word for quay.
Other nouns in Irish
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Quay in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for quay?
The Irish for quay is cé (pronounced “kay”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is céanna.
How do you pronounce cé in Irish?
Cé is said like “kay” (IPA /cˈeː/).
What is the plural of quay in Irish?
The plural of cé is céanna; with the article, na céanna means “the quays”. The genitive plural is céanna, as in fad na gcéanna (the length of the quays).
Does cé have more than one meaning?
Cé also has its own entry as an adjective meaning who.
Why does cé change to ché or gcé?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cé becomes mo ché (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcé (eclipsis).
Is 'cé' the same as 'céibh'?
Both mean a quay or pier; 'céibh' is common in Connacht and Munster, while 'cé' is the standard dictionary form. Do not confuse the noun 'cé' with the question word 'cé' meaning who.
