HeyRuaHow to say “rebel” in Irish
- Irish:
- ceannairceach
- English:
- rebel, mutineer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KYAN-ar-kyukh” /ˈcanəɾʲcəx/
- Plural:
- ceannaircigh (rebels)
- Genitive singular:
- ceannaircigh, an cheannaircigh (e.g. ainm an cheannaircigh, the name of the rebel)
- Genitive plural:
- ceannairceach, na gceannairceach (e.g. ceannaire na gceannairceach, the leader of the rebels)
What does “ceannairceach” mean?
“Ceannairceach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- rebel
- A person who rises up in revolt against authority or a government.Also: insurgent person, rioter, revolutionary.
1 other meaning: mutineer
- 2mutineer
- A sailor or soldier who refuses to obey officers and turns against them.Also: mutinous person.
Other Irish words for rebel: réabhlóidí (revolutionary)
The same spelling has its own page as:
“Ceannairceach” with the article
The plural of rebel in Irish is ceannaircigh. Here is ceannairceach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ceannairceach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ceannairceach, the Irish word for rebel.
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Rebel in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rebel?
The Irish for rebel is ceannairceach (pronounced “KYAN-ar-kyukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ceannaircigh. Depending on context it can also mean mutineer.
How do you pronounce ceannairceach in Irish?
Ceannairceach is said like “KYAN-ar-kyukh” (IPA /ˈcanəɾʲcəx/).
What is the plural of rebel in Irish?
The plural of ceannairceach is ceannaircigh; with the article, na ceannaircigh means “the rebels”. The genitive plural is ceannairceach, as in ceannaire na gceannairceach (the leader of the rebels).
Does ceannairceach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ceannairceach can mean rebel or mutineer, depending on context; the first is the most common. Ceannairceach also has its own entry as an adjective meaning rebellious.
Why does ceannairceach change to cheannairceach or gceannairceach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ceannairceach becomes mo cheannairceach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gceannairceach (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'ceannairceach' and 'ceannairc'?
'Ceannairc' is the revolt or mutiny itself, while 'ceannairceach' is the person taking part in it, a rebel or mutineer.
