HeyRuaHow to say “squaring” in Irish
- Irish:
- cearnú
- English:
- squaring
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- cearnaigh, to square (ag cearnú, squaring)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KYAR-noo” /ˈcaɾˠn̪ˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- cearnaithe, an chearnaithe (e.g. modh an chearnaithe, the method of squaring)
What does “cearnú” mean?
- squaring
- The verbal noun of the verb cearnaigh: the act of squaring something, especially multiplying a number by itself or making something square.Also: square, quadrature.
“Cearnú” as a verbal noun
After ag, cearnú means squaring: it is the verbal noun of the verb cearnaigh (to square). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Cearnú” with the article
Here is cearnú after the article (an t-alt).
“Cearnú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cearnú, the Irish word for squaring.
Other nouns in Irish
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Squaring in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for squaring?
The Irish for squaring is cearnú (pronounced “KYAR-noo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce cearnú in Irish?
Cearnú is said like “KYAR-noo” (IPA /ˈcaɾˠn̪ˠuː/).
Does cearnú have a plural?
No plural form is given for cearnú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does cearnú change to chearnú or gcearnú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cearnú becomes mo chearnú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcearnú (eclipsis).
How is cearnú different from cearnóg?
Cearnú is the act of squaring (verbal noun of cearnaigh), while cearnóg is a square, the shape or a town square.
