blas.ceap
pad
"ceap" means "pad" in Irish (masculine noun). Pronounced /capˠ/. Mutation forms: Séimhiú → cheap, Urú → gceap.
Mutation forms
In Irish, the first letter of "ceap" changes depending on the grammatical context. These are the mutated forms:
| Mutation | Form |
|---|---|
| Base form | ceap |
| Séimhiú | cheap |
| Urú | gceap |
"ceap" in context
Déanann sé ceap magaidh d'Éirinn.
He makes a laughing stock out of Ireland.
A2Ise a rinne ceap magaidh dínne agus dár gcreideamh!
It was she who turned us and our faith into a laughing stock!
B1Tiontaíonn siad cúis mhaith ina ceap áiféise.
They turn a good cause into an object of ridicule.
A2Deirtear go bhfuil gá le ceap milleáin ag gach grúpa.
They say every group needs somebody to blame.
B1Tá na meáin ag déanamh ceap milleáin asainn.
The needs are putting the blame on us.
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