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Meaning of ceann | Babel Free

Noun masculine CEFR B1
cɑun̪ˠ

Definitions

  1. head
  2. head of cabbage, capitulum
  3. end, extremity
  4. roof
  5. one (modified by an adjective or demonstrative, referring to an object or animal)
  6. used as a dummy noun to support a number, referring to an object or animal

Equivalents

Bosanski Baška globus kupica тиква
Deutsch Birne Murmel Rübe
English bow leader noggin roof
Español chaveta
Suomi kaali
Gaeilge cloigeann cnagaire gogán naigín
Gàidhlig sgrog
Hrvatski Baška globus kupica тиква
Italiano zucca
Kurdî kop kop rube
Nederlands druppel druppelglas glaasje kop vingerhoed
Português tola
Русский башка
Српски Baška globus kupica тиква
Українська тиква

Examples

“Tá ceann dearg agam.”

I have a red one [e.g. chair].

“Feicim trí cinn ghlasa.”

I see three green ones [e.g. birds].

“Is mian liom an ceann sin.”

I want that one [e.g. toy].

“Tá ceann amháin agam.”

I have one [e.g. chair].

“Feicim trí cinn.”

I see three [e.g. birds].

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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