HeyRuaHow to say “recital” in Irish
- Irish:
- ceadal
- English:
- recital
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KYAD-ul” /ˈcad̪ˠəl̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- ceadail (recitals)
- Genitive singular:
- ceadail, an cheadail (e.g. clár an cheadail, the programme of the recital)
- Genitive plural:
- ceadal, na gceadal (e.g. clár na gceadal, the programme of the recitals)
What does “ceadal” mean?
- recital
- A performance of music, song or poetry given by one person or a small group, or the act of reciting something.Also: recitation, musical recital, performance.
“Ceadal” with the article
The plural of recital in Irish is ceadail. Here is ceadal after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ceadal” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ceadal, the Irish word for recital.
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Recital in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for recital?
The Irish for recital is ceadal (pronounced “KYAD-ul”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ceadail.
How do you pronounce ceadal in Irish?
Ceadal is said like “KYAD-ul” (IPA /ˈcad̪ˠəl̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of recital in Irish?
The plural of ceadal is ceadail; with the article, na ceadail means “the recitals”. The genitive plural is ceadal, as in clár na gceadal (the programme of the recitals).
Why does ceadal change to cheadal or gceadal?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ceadal becomes mo cheadal (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gceadal (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'ceadal' and 'ceolchoirm'?
A 'ceadal' is a recital, usually by a soloist or small group, while a 'ceolchoirm' is a concert, often larger with several performers.
