HeyRuaHow to say “record” in Irish
- Irish:
- ceirnín
- English:
- record, wax disc
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KER-neen” /ˈcɛɾʲnʲiːnʲ/
- Plural:
- ceirníní (records)
- Genitive singular:
- ceirnín, an cheirnín (e.g. clúdach an cheirnín, the record sleeve)
- Genitive plural:
- ceirníní, na gceirníní (e.g. siopa ceirníní, record shop)
What does “ceirnín” mean?
“Ceirnín” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- record
- A vinyl disc on which music or sound is recorded, played on a record player.Also: vinyl record, gramophone record, disc, lp.
1 other meaning: wax disc
- 2wax disc
- A small disc or tablet of wax, the older literal sense of the word.Also: wax tablet.
Other Irish words for record: taifead (record), iontráil (entry), taifead (record), curiarracht (record)
“Ceirnín” with the article
The plural of record in Irish is ceirníní. Here is ceirnín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ceirnín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ceirnín, the Irish word for record.
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Record in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for record?
The Irish for record is ceirnín (pronounced “KER-neen”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ceirníní. Depending on context it can also mean wax disc.
How do you pronounce ceirnín in Irish?
Ceirnín is said like “KER-neen” (IPA /ˈcɛɾʲnʲiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of record in Irish?
The plural of ceirnín is ceirníní; with the article, na ceirníní means “the records”. The genitive plural is ceirníní, as in siopa ceirníní (record shop).
Does ceirnín have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ceirnín can mean record or wax disc, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ceirnín change to cheirnín or gceirnín?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ceirnín becomes mo cheirnín (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gceirnín (eclipsis).
Is 'ceirnín' used for a CD?
No, a CD is 'dlúthdhiosca'; 'ceirnín' is a vinyl record, though it may loosely mean any recording.
Where does 'ceirnín' come from?
It is a diminutive of 'céir' (wax), since early records were made of wax.
