Trade unionist in Irish (Ceardchumannaí): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for trade unionist?

The Irish for trade unionist is ceardchumannaí (pronounced “KYAWRD-khum-uh-nee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ceardchumannaithe.

Q: What is the plural of trade unionist in Irish?

The plural of ceardchumannaí is ceardchumannaithe; with the article, na ceardchumannaithe means “the trade unionists”. The genitive plural is ceardchumannaithe, as in cruinniú na gceardchumannaithe (the meeting of the trade unionists).

How to say “trade unionist” in Irish

Irish:: ceardchumannaí
English:: trade unionist
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “KYAWRD-khum-uh-nee” /ˈcaːɾˠd̪ˠˌxʊmˠən̪ˠiː/

Various forms

Plural:: ceardchumannaithe (trade unionists)
Genitive singular:: ceardchumannaí, an cheardchumannaí (e.g. cearta an cheardchumannaí, the rights of the trade unionist)
Genitive plural:: ceardchumannaithe, na gceardchumannaithe (e.g. cruinniú na gceardchumannaithe, the meeting of the trade unionists)

What does “ceardchumannaí” mean?

trade unionist: A person who is a member or supporter of a trade union.Also: trade union member, unionist, union member.

“Ceardchumannaí” with the article

The plural of trade unionist in Irish is ceardchumannaithe. Here is ceardchumannaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an ceardchumannaí

the trade unionist

No change after an

na ceardchumannaithe

the trade unionists

Plural: no change after na

“Ceardchumannaí” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using ceardchumannaí, the Irish word for trade unionist.

Is ceardchumannaí díograiseach é m'athair.

My father is a dedicated trade unionist.

Labhair an ceardchumannaí leis na hoibrithe inné.

The trade unionist spoke to the workers yesterday.

Bhí na ceardchumannaithe ar stailc ar feadh seachtaine.

The trade unionists were on strike for a week.

Ghlac an bainisteoir le héileamh an cheardchumannaí.

The manager accepted the trade unionist's demand.

Tháinig na céadta ceardchumannaithe chuig an agóid.

Hundreds of trade unionists came to the protest.

Ní ceardchumannaí í, ach tacaíonn sí leo.

She isn't a trade unionist, but she supports them.

Bhí óráid láidir ag ceannaire na gceardchumannaithe.

The leader of the trade unionists gave a strong speech.

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Trade unionist in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for trade unionist?

The Irish for trade unionist is ceardchumannaí (pronounced “KYAWRD-khum-uh-nee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ceardchumannaithe.

How do you pronounce ceardchumannaí in Irish?

Ceardchumannaí is said like “KYAWRD-khum-uh-nee” (IPA /ˈcaːɾˠd̪ˠˌxʊmˠən̪ˠiː/).

What is the plural of trade unionist in Irish?

The plural of ceardchumannaí is ceardchumannaithe; with the article, na ceardchumannaithe means “the trade unionists”. The genitive plural is ceardchumannaithe, as in cruinniú na gceardchumannaithe (the meeting of the trade unionists).

Why does ceardchumannaí change to cheardchumannaí or gceardchumannaí?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ceardchumannaí becomes mo cheardchumannaí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gceardchumannaí (eclipsis).

What is the difference between ceardchumannaí and ceardchumann?

Ceardchumann is the trade union itself, while ceardchumannaí is a person who belongs to or supports one.

Trade unionist in Irish (Ceardchumannaí): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage