Ó, feicim go bhfuil mo mhac ag caoineadh.
Oh, I see that my son is crying.
B2
Irish word
caoineadh
keening
nounmasculine/ˈkiːnʲə/
caoineadh means “keening” in Irish and is used as a noun. Its recorded IPA pronunciation is /ˈkiːnʲə/.
Definitions
- weeping
- an elegy
Mutation forms
| Mutation | Form |
|---|---|
| Base form | caoineadh |
| Séimhiú | chaoineadh |
| Urú | gcaoineadh |
caoineadh in context
Bhí sé soiléir óna dreach go raibh sí tar éis a bheith ag caoineadh.
It was obvious from her face that she had been crying.
B2
Is cuimhin liom dúiseacht maidin Dé Domhnaigh agus mé ag caoineadh.
I remember waking up Sunday morning, crying.
B1
Ná bím ag caoineadh! Bíodh foighid agam!
Don't cry! Be patient! {to self}
C1
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