cionn
See also: cíonn
Irish
Pronunciation
Noun
cionn m
- (archaic except in fixed expressions) dative singular of ceann
Derived terms
- os cionn
- thar cionn
Mutation
| radical | lenition | eclipsis |
|---|---|---|
| cionn | chionn | gcionn |
Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Modern Irish.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.
References
- ^ Finck, F. N. (1899), Die araner mundart [The Aran Dialect] (in German), Zweiter Band: Wörterbuch [Second volume: Dictionary], Marburg: Elwert’sche Verlagsbuchhandlung, page 170
Scottish Gaelic
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈkʲʰũːn̪ˠ/
Noun
cionn m
Usage notes
Archaic except in certain compound prepositions and set phrases:
- a chionn (“because”)
- bho chionn/o chionn (“since”)
- bun-os-cionn (“upside-down”)
- os cionn (“above”)