HeyRuaHow to say “shower” in Irish
- Irish:
- ceathán
- English:
- shower, shower (of things)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KYA-hawn” /ˈcahaːn/
- Plural:
- ceatháin (showers)
- Genitive singular:
- ceatháin, an cheatháin (e.g. tar éis an cheatháin, after the shower)
- Genitive plural:
- ceathán, na gceathán (e.g. lá na gceathán, the day of the showers)
What does “ceathán” mean?
“Ceathán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- shower
- A short fall of rain, hail or snow.Also: rain shower, passing shower, squall.
1 other meaning: shower (of things)
- 2shower (of things)
- A sudden fall or burst of many small things, such as stones, sparks or tears.Also: shower, spray, burst, volley.
Other Irish words for shower: cith (shower), cithfholcadh (shower), fras (shower), cithfholcadán (shower)
“Ceathán” with the article
The plural of shower in Irish is ceatháin. Here is ceathán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ceathán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ceathán, the Irish word for shower.
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Shower in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for shower?
The Irish for shower is ceathán (pronounced “KYA-hawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ceatháin. Depending on context it can also mean shower (of things).
How do you pronounce ceathán in Irish?
Ceathán is said like “KYA-hawn” (IPA /ˈcahaːn/).
What is the plural of shower in Irish?
The plural of ceathán is ceatháin; with the article, na ceatháin means “the showers”. The genitive plural is ceathán, as in lá na gceathán (the day of the showers).
Does ceathán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ceathán can mean shower or shower (of things), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ceathán change to cheathán or gceathán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ceathán becomes mo cheathán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gceathán (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'ceathán' and 'cith'?
Both mean a shower of rain; 'cith' is very common, while 'ceathán' is widely used too, especially in Connacht and Ulster. Neither means a bathroom shower, which is 'cithfholcadh'.
