blas.ceann
end
NounMasculineA1/cɑun̪ˠ/
"ceann" means "end" in Irish (masculine noun). Pronounced /cɑun̪ˠ/. Mutation forms: Séimhiú → cheann, Urú → gceann.
Mutation forms
In Irish, the first letter of "ceann" changes depending on the grammatical context. These are the mutated forms:
| Mutation | Form |
|---|---|
| Base form | ceann |
| Séimhiú | cheann |
| Urú | gceann |
"ceann" in context
Cé acu ceann mo cheannsa?
Which is mine?
B1Is mise ceann na scoile.
I'm the head of the school.
A2Bhain siad an ceann scríbe amach.
They reached their destination.
A2Is é an ceann ball den chorp an duine é.
The head is a part of the human body.
B1Ní theastaíonn ceann uaim.
I don't want one.
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