HeyRuaHow to say “rationing” in Irish
- Irish:
- ciondáil
- English:
- rationing, ration
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- ciondáil, to ration (ag ciondáil, rationing)
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KIN-dawl” /ˈcin̪ˠd̪ˠaːlʲ/
- Plural:
- ciondálacha
- Genitive singular:
- ciondála, na ciondála (e.g. córas ciondála, rationing system)
- Genitive plural:
- ciondálacha, na gciondálacha (e.g. méid na gciondálacha, the size of the rations)
What does “ciondáil” mean?
“Ciondáil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- rationing
- The act of sharing out limited supplies in fixed amounts; the verbal noun of the verb 'ciondáil' (to ration).Also: ration, apportioning, allocation.
1 other meaning: ration
- 2ration
- A fixed amount of something, such as food or fuel, allowed to each person.Also: allowance, share, portion.
“Ciondáil” as a verbal noun
After ag, ciondáil means rationing: it is the verbal noun of the verb ciondáil (to ration). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Ciondáil” with the article
The plural of rationing in Irish is ciondálacha. Here is ciondáil after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ciondáil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ciondáil, the Irish word for rationing.
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Rationing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rationing?
The Irish for rationing is ciondáil (pronounced “KIN-dawl”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is ciondálacha. Depending on context it can also mean ration.
How do you pronounce ciondáil in Irish?
Ciondáil is said like “KIN-dawl” (IPA /ˈcin̪ˠd̪ˠaːlʲ/).
What is the plural of rationing in Irish?
The plural of ciondáil is ciondálacha; with the article, it is na ciondálacha. The genitive plural is ciondálacha, as in méid na gciondálacha (the size of the rations).
Does ciondáil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ciondáil can mean rationing or ration, depending on context; the first is the most common. Ciondáil also has its own entry as a verb meaning to ration.
Why does ciondáil change to chiondáil or gciondáil?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ciondáil becomes mo chiondáil (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gciondáil (eclipsis).
How do you say something is rationed?
Use 'faoi chiondáil': bhí an t-im faoi chiondáil means butter was rationed.
