HeyRuaHow to say “signification” in Irish
- Irish:
- ciallú
- English:
- signification, interpretation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- ciallaigh, to mean (ag ciallú, meaning)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KEE-uh-loo” /ˈciəl̪ˠuː/
- Plural:
- cialluithe (significations)
- Genitive singular:
- ciallaithe, an chiallaithe (e.g. próiseas an chiallaithe, the process of signification)
- Genitive plural:
- cialluithe, na gcialluithe (e.g. liosta na gcialluithe, the list of significations)
What does “ciallú” mean?
“Ciallú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- signification
- The act of giving or expressing a meaning; the verbal noun of the verb 'ciallaigh' (signify, mean).Also: signifying, meaning, denoting.
1 other meaning: interpretation
- 2interpretation
- The act of explaining or interpreting what something means.Also: interpreting, explanation.
“Ciallú” as a verbal noun
After ag, ciallú means meaning: it is the verbal noun of the verb ciallaigh (to mean). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Ciallú” with the article
The plural of signification in Irish is cialluithe. Here is ciallú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ciallú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ciallú, the Irish word for signification.
Other nouns in Irish
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Signification in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for signification?
The Irish for signification is ciallú (pronounced “KEE-uh-loo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cialluithe. Depending on context it can also mean interpretation.
How do you pronounce ciallú in Irish?
Ciallú is said like “KEE-uh-loo” (IPA /ˈciəl̪ˠuː/).
What is the plural of signification in Irish?
The plural of ciallú is cialluithe; with the article, na cialluithe means “the significations”. The genitive plural is cialluithe, as in liosta na gcialluithe (the list of significations).
Does ciallú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ciallú can mean signification or interpretation, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ciallú change to chiallú or gciallú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ciallú becomes mo chiallú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gciallú (eclipsis).
How is 'ciallú' different from 'ciall' and 'brí'?
'Ciall' and 'brí' mean the meaning or sense itself, while 'ciallú' is the act of signifying or interpreting, the verbal noun of 'ciallaigh'.
