HeyRuaHow to say “accordion” in Irish
- Irish:
- cairdín
- English:
- accordion
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAR-jeen” /ˈkaɾʲdʲiːnʲ/
- Plural:
- cairdíní (accordions)
- Genitive singular:
- cairdín, an chairdín (e.g. ceol an chairdín, the music of the accordion)
- Genitive plural:
- cairdíní, na gcairdíní (e.g. ceol na gcairdíní, the music of the accordions)
What does “cairdín” mean?
- accordion
- A portable musical instrument with bellows and keys or buttons, played by squeezing it in and out.Also: squeezebox, button accordion, piano accordion.
“Cairdín” with the article
The plural of accordion in Irish is cairdíní. Here is cairdín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cairdín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cairdín, the Irish word for accordion.
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Accordion in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for accordion?
The Irish for accordion is cairdín (pronounced “KAR-jeen”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cairdíní.
How do you pronounce cairdín in Irish?
Cairdín is said like “KAR-jeen” (IPA /ˈkaɾʲdʲiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of accordion in Irish?
The plural of cairdín is cairdíní; with the article, na cairdíní means “the accordions”. The genitive plural is cairdíní, as in ceol na gcairdíní (the music of the accordions).
Why does cairdín change to chairdín or gcairdín?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cairdín becomes mo chairdín (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcairdín (eclipsis).
Is there another word for accordion in Irish?
Yes, informally people often say 'bosca ceoil' (music box) for an accordion, while 'consairtín' is a concertina, a different instrument.
