HeyRuaHow to say “tying” in Irish
- Irish:
- ceangal
- English:
- tying, connection, binding, slur
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- ceangail, to tie (ag ceangal, tying)
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KYANG-gul” /ˈcaŋɡəl̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- ceangail
- Genitive singular:
- ceangail, an cheangail (e.g. neart an cheangail, the strength of the bond)
- Genitive plural:
- ceangal, na gceangal (e.g. líon na gceangal, the number of connections)
What does “ceangal” mean?
“Ceangal” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- tying
- The act of tying, binding or fastening something; the verbal noun of the verb ceangail.Also: binding, fastening, attaching.
3 other meanings: connection or binding or slur
- 2connection
- A link, tie or bond between people, things or places.Also: link, bond, tie, attachment.
- 3binding
- Something that binds or fastens, such as a fastening, or the binding of a book.Also: fastening, bond.
- 4slur
- In music, a curved line joining notes that are played smoothly together.Also: tie.
“Ceangal” as a verbal noun
After ag, ceangal means tying: it is the verbal noun of the verb ceangail (to tie). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Ceangal” with the article
The plural of tying in Irish is ceangail. Here is ceangal after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ceangal” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ceangal, the Irish word for tying.
Other nouns in Irish
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Tying in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for tying?
The Irish for tying is ceangal (pronounced “KYANG-gul”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ceangail. Depending on context it can also mean connection or binding or slur.
How do you pronounce ceangal in Irish?
Ceangal is said like “KYANG-gul” (IPA /ˈcaŋɡəl̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of tying in Irish?
The plural of ceangal is ceangail; with the article, it is na ceangail. The genitive plural is ceangal, as in líon na gceangal (the number of connections).
Does ceangal have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ceangal can mean tying, connection, binding or slur, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ceangal change to cheangal or gceangal?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ceangal becomes mo cheangal (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gceangal (eclipsis).
What is the difference between ceangal and nasc?
Both mean a link or tie; ceangal is the general everyday word, while nasc is often used for a formal or technical link, such as a hyperlink.
How do I say I am bound to do something?
Use faoi cheangal: Tá mé faoi cheangal é a dhéanamh, I am obliged to do it.
