HeyRuaHow to say “Whitsun” in Irish
- Irish:
- Cincís
- English:
- Whitsun
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KING-keesh” /ˈciɲciːʃ/
- Plural:
- Cincísí (Whitsuns)
- Genitive singular:
- Cincíse, na Cincíse (e.g. Domhnach Cincíse, Whit Sunday)
- Genitive plural:
- Cincísí, na gCincísí (e.g. cuimhní na gCincísí, memories of Whitsuns past)
What does “Cincís” mean?
- Whitsun
- The Christian feast of Pentecost, celebrated on the seventh Sunday after Easter.Also: Pentecost, Whitsuntide, whit Sunday.
“Cincís” with the article
The plural of Whitsun in Irish is Cincísí. Here is Cincís after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cincís” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Cincís, the Irish word for Whitsun.
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Whitsun in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Whitsun?
The Irish for Whitsun is Cincís (pronounced “KING-keesh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is Cincísí.
How do you pronounce Cincís in Irish?
Cincís is said like “KING-keesh” (IPA /ˈciɲciːʃ/).
What is the plural of Whitsun in Irish?
The plural of Cincís is Cincísí; with the article, na Cincísí means “the Whitsuns”. The genitive plural is Cincísí, as in cuimhní na gCincísí (memories of Whitsuns past).
Why does Cincís change to Chincís or gCincís?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) Cincís becomes mo Chincís (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gCincís (eclipsis).
How do I say 'at Whitsun' in Irish?
Say 'faoi Chincís' or 'ag an gCincís', for example 'Tagann siad abhaile faoi Chincís'.
