cionn
See also: cíonn
Irish
Pronunciation
- (Munster) IPA(key): /cuːn̪ˠ/
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.
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”)