HeyRuaHow to say “stub” in Irish
- Irish:
- ceapán
- English:
- stub, bed (of plants), seedling
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KYAP-awn” /ˈcapˠaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- ceapáin (stubs)
- Genitive singular:
- ceapáin, an cheapáin (e.g. imeall an cheapáin, the edge of the stub)
- Genitive plural:
- ceapán, na gceapán (e.g. ag cur ceapán, planting stubs)
What does “ceapán” mean?
“Ceapán” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- stub
- A small block or stump of wood, such as what remains of a tree or a small piece cut from a log.Also: stump, small block, chock.
2 other meanings: bed (of plants) or seedling
- 2bed (of plants)
- A small plot or bed in a garden where plants or vegetables are grown.Also: bed, flower bed, plot, patch.
- 3seedling
- A young plant raised from seed or a cutting, ready for planting out.Also: young plant, transplant.
Other Irish words for stub: smut (stump)
“Ceapán” with the article
The plural of stub in Irish is ceapáin. Here is ceapán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ceapán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ceapán, the Irish word for stub.
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Stub in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for stub?
The Irish for stub is ceapán (pronounced “KYAP-awn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ceapáin. Depending on context it can also mean bed (of plants) or seedling.
How do you pronounce ceapán in Irish?
Ceapán is said like “KYAP-awn” (IPA /ˈcapˠaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of stub in Irish?
The plural of ceapán is ceapáin; with the article, na ceapáin means “the stubs”. The genitive plural is ceapán, as in ag cur ceapán (planting stubs).
Does ceapán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ceapán can mean stub, bed (of plants) or seedling, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ceapán change to cheapán or gceapán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ceapán becomes mo cheapán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gceapán (eclipsis).
How is ceapán different from ceap?
Ceap is a block, stock or last, while ceapán is the diminutive form, a small block, stump, plant bed or seedling.
