HeyRuaHow to say “share” in Irish
- Irish:
- cion
- English:
- share
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “kyun” /kʲin̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- cion, an chion (e.g. ag déanamh a chion féin, doing his own share)
What does “cion” mean?
- share
- A person's proper share or portion of something, especially of work or of what is to be divided.Also: portion, part, allotted share.
The same spelling has its own page as:
Other Irish words for share: riar (share), sciar (share), scair (share)
“Cion” with the article
Here is cion after the article (an t-alt).
“Cion” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cion, the Irish word for share.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Share in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for share?
The Irish for share is cion (pronounced “kyun”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce cion in Irish?
Cion is said like “kyun” (IPA /kʲin̪ˠ/).
Does cion have a plural?
No plural form is given for cion in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does cion have more than one meaning?
Cion also has its own entry as a noun, masculine meaning offence. Cion also has its own entry as a noun, masculine meaning affection.
Why does cion change to chion or gcion?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cion becomes mo chion (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcion (eclipsis).
Is this the same 'cion' as the word for affection?
No. This 'cion' means a share or portion (a chion féin a dhéanamh, to do one's share); separate entries cover 'cion' meaning offence and 'cion' meaning affection (gen. ceana).
