HeyRuaHow to say “stubbornness” in Irish
- Irish:
- ceanndánacht
- English:
- stubbornness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KYOWN-daw-nukht” /ˈcaun̪ˠd̪ˠaːn̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- ceanndánachta, na ceanndánachta (e.g. de bharr na ceanndánachta, because of the stubbornness)
What does “ceanndánacht” mean?
- stubbornness
- The quality of being headstrong and refusing to change your mind or do what others want.Also: obstinacy, headstrongness, wilfulness, pigheadedness.
“Ceanndánacht” with the article
Here is ceanndánacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Ceanndánacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ceanndánacht, the Irish word for stubbornness.
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Stubbornness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for stubbornness?
The Irish for stubbornness is ceanndánacht (pronounced “KYOWN-daw-nukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce ceanndánacht in Irish?
Ceanndánacht is said like “KYOWN-daw-nukht” (IPA /ˈcaun̪ˠd̪ˠaːn̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does ceanndánacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for ceanndánacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does ceanndánacht change to cheanndánacht or gceanndánacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ceanndánacht becomes mo cheanndánacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gceanndánacht (eclipsis).
What adjective is ceanndánacht related to?
It comes from the adjective ceanndána, 'stubborn, headstrong', literally 'bold-headed', as in duine ceanndána, 'a stubborn person'.
