HeyRuaHow to say “requirement” in Irish
- Irish:
- ceanglas
- English:
- requirement
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KYANG-gluss” /ˈcaŋɡləs/
- Plural:
- ceanglais (requirements)
- Genitive singular:
- ceanglais, an cheanglais (e.g. comhlíonadh an cheanglais, fulfilment of the requirement)
- Genitive plural:
- ceanglas, na gceanglas (e.g. comhlíonadh na gceanglas, fulfilment of the requirements)
What does “ceanglas” mean?
- requirement
- Something that is required or must be complied with, especially by law or regulation.Also: obligation, condition, stipulation.
Other Irish words for requirement: riachtanas (need), coinníoll (condition)
“Ceanglas” with the article
The plural of requirement in Irish is ceanglais. Here is ceanglas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ceanglas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ceanglas, the Irish word for requirement.
Other nouns in Irish
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Requirement in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for requirement?
The Irish for requirement is ceanglas (pronounced “KYANG-gluss”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ceanglais.
How do you pronounce ceanglas in Irish?
Ceanglas is said like “KYANG-gluss” (IPA /ˈcaŋɡləs/).
What is the plural of requirement in Irish?
The plural of ceanglas is ceanglais; with the article, na ceanglais means “the requirements”. The genitive plural is ceanglas, as in comhlíonadh na gceanglas (fulfilment of the requirements).
Why does ceanglas change to cheanglas or gceanglas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ceanglas becomes mo cheanglas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gceanglas (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'ceanglas' and 'riachtanas'?
'Riachtanas' is the general word for a need or necessity, while 'ceanglas' is a formal requirement, typically one imposed by law or regulation, as in 'ceanglas reachtúil'.
