HeyRuaHow to say “sense” in Irish
- Irish:
- céadfa
- English:
- sense, perception
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAYD-fuh” /ˈceːd̪ˠfˠə/
- Plural:
- céadfaí (senses)
- Genitive singular:
- céadfa, na céadfa (e.g. cailleadh na céadfa, the loss of the sense)
- Genitive plural:
- céadfaí, na gcéadfaí (e.g. orgáin na gcéadfaí, the organs of the senses)
What does “céadfa” mean?
“Céadfa” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- sense
- One of the bodily faculties, such as sight, hearing, taste, smell or touch, by which we perceive the world.Also: bodily sense, faculty, sense organ.
“Céadfa” with the article
The plural of sense in Irish is céadfaí. Here is céadfa after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Céadfa” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using céadfa, the Irish word for sense.
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Sense in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sense?
The Irish for sense is céadfa (pronounced “KAYD-fuh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is céadfaí. Depending on context it can also mean perception.
How do you pronounce céadfa in Irish?
Céadfa is said like “KAYD-fuh” (IPA /ˈceːd̪ˠfˠə/).
What is the plural of sense in Irish?
The plural of céadfa is céadfaí; with the article, na céadfaí means “the senses”. The genitive plural is céadfaí, as in orgáin na gcéadfaí (the organs of the senses).
Does céadfa have more than one meaning?
Yes. Céadfa can mean sense or perception, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does céadfa change to chéadfa or gcéadfa?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) céadfa becomes mo chéadfa (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcéadfa (eclipsis).
Is 'céadfa' used for 'common sense'?
No, 'common sense' is usually 'ciall' or 'ciall cheannaithe'; 'céadfa' means a bodily sense such as sight or hearing.
