HeyRuaHow to say “same thing” in Irish
- Irish:
- céanna
- English:
- same thing
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KAY-nuh” /ˈceːnˠə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- céanna, an chéanna (e.g. ar son an chéanna, for the sake of the same thing)
What does “céanna” mean?
- same thing
- Used as a noun, an céanna means the same thing or the same person already mentioned, as in 'the same to you'.Also: the same thing, same person, likewise.
“Céanna” with the article
Here is céanna after the article (an t-alt).
an céanna
the same thing
No change after an
“Céanna” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using céanna, the Irish word for same thing.
Nollaig shona duit! Gurab é an céanna duit.
Happy Christmas! The same to you.
Dhéanfainn an céanna dá mbeinn i do bhróga.
I would do the same if I were in your shoes.
Rinne sí an céanna arís inné.
She did the same thing again yesterday.
Is é an céanna é i gcónaí.
It is always the same thing.
Dúirt mo dheartháir an céanna liom.
My brother told me the same thing.
Ba mhaith liom an céanna, le do thoil.
I would like the same, please.
Tá súil agam go ndéanfaidh tusa an céanna.
I hope you will do the same.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Same thing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for same thing?
The Irish for same thing is céanna (pronounced “KAY-nuh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce céanna in Irish?
Céanna is said like “KAY-nuh” (IPA /ˈceːnˠə/).
Does céanna have a plural?
No plural form is given for céanna in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does céanna have more than one meaning?
Céanna also has its own entry as an adjective meaning same.
Why does céanna change to chéanna or gcéanna?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) céanna becomes mo chéanna (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcéanna (eclipsis).
What does 'mar an gcéanna' mean?
'Mar an gcéanna' means likewise or in the same way, for example 'Tá mise tuirseach, agus é féin mar an gcéanna'.
