HeyRuaHow to say “superintendent” in Irish
- Irish:
- ceannfort
- English:
- superintendent, commander
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KYAN-urt” /ˈcaun̪ˠfˠəɾˠt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- ceannfoirt (superintendents)
- Genitive singular:
- ceannfoirt, an cheannfoirt (e.g. oifig an cheannfoirt, the superintendent's office)
- Genitive plural:
- ceannfort, na gceannfort (e.g. cruinniú na gceannfort, the meeting of the superintendents)
What does “ceannfort” mean?
“Ceannfort” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- superintendent
- A senior officer in charge, especially a superintendent in the Garda Síochána or a police force.Also: police superintendent, officer in charge.
1 other meaning: commander
- 2commander
- A person who leads or commands others, such as a military commandant or a leader.Also: commandant, leader, chief.
“Ceannfort” with the article
The plural of superintendent in Irish is ceannfoirt. Here is ceannfort after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ceannfort” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ceannfort, the Irish word for superintendent.
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Superintendent in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for superintendent?
The Irish for superintendent is ceannfort (pronounced “KYAN-urt”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ceannfoirt. Depending on context it can also mean commander.
How do you pronounce ceannfort in Irish?
Ceannfort is said like “KYAN-urt” (IPA /ˈcaun̪ˠfˠəɾˠt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of superintendent in Irish?
The plural of ceannfort is ceannfoirt; with the article, na ceannfoirt means “the superintendents”. The genitive plural is ceannfort, as in cruinniú na gceannfort (the meeting of the superintendents).
Does ceannfort have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ceannfort can mean superintendent or commander, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ceannfort change to cheannfort or gceannfort?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ceannfort becomes mo cheannfort (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gceannfort (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'ceannfort' and 'cigire'?
In the Garda Síochána, a 'cigire' is an inspector and a 'ceannfort' is the higher rank of superintendent.
How do you say 'chief superintendent'?
A chief superintendent is an 'ardcheannfort'.
