HeyRuaHow to say “bend” in Irish
- Irish:
- cam
- English:
- bend, deceit
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “kowm” /kəum/
- Plural:
- cama (bends)
- Genitive singular:
- caim, an chaim (e.g. ag deireadh an chaim, at the end of the bend)
- Genitive plural:
- cam, na gcam (e.g. líon na gcam sa bhóthar, the number of bends in the road)
What does “cam” mean?
“Cam” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- bend
- A bend, curve or crook in something, such as a road, a stick or a river.Also: curve, crook, kink.
1 other meaning: deceit
The same spelling has its own page as:
“Cam” with the article
The plural of bend in Irish is cama. Here is cam after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cam” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cam, the Irish word for bend.
Other nouns in Irish
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Bend in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bend?
The Irish for bend is cam (pronounced “kowm”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cama. Depending on context it can also mean deceit.
How do you pronounce cam in Irish?
Cam is said like “kowm” (IPA /kəum/).
What is the plural of bend in Irish?
The plural of cam is cama; with the article, na cama means “the bends”. The genitive plural is cam, as in líon na gcam sa bhóthar (the number of bends in the road).
Does cam have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cam can mean bend or deceit, depending on context; the first is the most common. Cam also has its own entry as an adjective meaning crooked. Cam also has its own entry as a verb meaning to bend.
Why does cam change to cham or gcam?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cam becomes mo cham (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcam (eclipsis).
How do I say someone cheated me?
You can say 'rinne sé cam orm', using the noun cam for deceit or a wrong done to someone.
