Céadaoin
/ˈceːd̪ˠiːnʲ/feminine
The Irish word for Wednesday is Céadaoin.
Céadaoin is the noun used to refer to the day of the week.
Meaning: day of the week (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some parts of County Donegal, Céadaoin might be pronounced as Céiduín.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the phrase 'on Wednesday', use the related form Dé Céadaoin.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈceːd̪ˠiːnʲ/
Did you know?
- The name Céadaoin literally translates to 'the first fast' of the week, referring to an ancient religious practice.
- The Irish word for 'first' is céad, which is the same root used in the word céad, meaning 'hundred'.
- While English names the day after 'Woden', the Irish name Céadaoin ignores Norse or Germanic mythology entirely in favor of a religious description.
Examples in context
- Tá sé go hiontach go bhfuil sos ann gach Lá Céadaoin.It's great to have a break every Wednesday.
- Is Céadaoin inniu.Today is Wednesday.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “Wednesday” translations and entries Céadaoin, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Céadaoin, CC BY-SA 4.0.
