HeyRuaHow to say “shower” in Irish
- Irish:
- cith
- English:
- shower, shower (bath)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “kih” /cɪh/
- Plural:
- ceathanna (showers)
- Genitive singular:
- ceatha, an cheatha (e.g. tús an cheatha, the start of the shower)
- Genitive plural:
- ceathanna, na gceathanna (e.g. aimsir ceathanna, showery weather)
What does “cith” mean?
“Cith” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- shower
- A short fall of rain, hail or snow.Also: rain shower, downpour, squall.
2 other meanings: shower (bath)
- 2shower
- A shower of things falling or flying, such as sparks, stones or blows.Also: spray, hail, volley.
- 3shower (bath)
- A device that sprays water for washing the body, or a wash taken under it.Also: shower, shower bath, wash.
Other Irish words for shower: cithfholcadh (shower), fras (shower), cithfholcadán (shower), múirín (shower)
“Cith” with the article
The plural of shower in Irish is ceathanna. Here is cith after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cith” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cith, 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 cith (pronounced “kih”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ceathanna. Depending on context it can also mean shower (bath).
How do you pronounce cith in Irish?
Cith is said like “kih” (IPA /cɪh/).
What is the plural of shower in Irish?
The plural of cith is ceathanna; with the article, na ceathanna means “the showers”. The genitive plural is ceathanna, as in aimsir ceathanna (showery weather).
Does cith have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cith can mean shower or shower (bath), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cith change to chith or gcith?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cith becomes mo chith (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcith (eclipsis).
Which word do I use for taking a shower in the bathroom?
The standard term is cithfholcadh, as in 'Ghlac mé cithfholcadh'; cith is mainly a shower of rain, though it is used informally for the bathroom shower too.
Is there an adjective from cith?
Yes, ceathach means showery, as in 'lá ceathach', a showery day.
