ceangail
/ˈcaŋ(ɡ)əlʲ/
The Irish word for 'join' is ceangail.
The verb ceangail means to combine more than one item into one or to put together.
Meaning: to combine more than one item into one, to put together (verb)
Which one should you use?
The form ceangailte is the past participle form, which is used when you need the word to function as an adjective meaning 'joined'.
How does it change in a sentence?
You can use the form ceangailte as an adjective to describe something that has been joined.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈcaŋ(ɡ)əlʲ/
Did you know?
- The word ceangail shares a common ancestor with the English word 'girdle' via the Latin word cingulum.
- The root of this word, cengal, was historically used to describe the physical shackles or fetters used to restrain a prisoner.
- The word ceangailte can be used to describe someone who is 'bound' by a promise, moving the meaning from a physical joint to a moral one.
Examples in context
- Glac páirt sa cheardlannJoin the workshop
- Glac páirt i mo chéad chlárJoin my first class
- Glac páirt sa rásJoin the race
- Glac páirt san ócáid speisialtaJoin the special event
- Téim chuig an teach tábhairne agus glacaim páirt sa cheoilI go to the pub and join in the music
Example conversation
Saoirse and Oisín are working on a craft project.
- SaoirseOisín, ceangail na dhá phápeal seo.Oisín, join these two papers.
- OisínAn úsáidfidh mé gluais?Shall I use glue?
- SaoirseTá, ceangail iad go dlúth.Yes, join them tightly.
- OisínTá sé déanta anois.It is done now.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ceangail, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ceangail, CC BY-SA 4.0.
