HeyRuaHow to say “cabinet” in Irish
- Irish:
- caibinéad
- English:
- cabinet
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAB-ih-nayd” /ˈkabʲɪnʲeːd̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- caibinéid (cabinets)
- Genitive singular:
- caibinéid, an chaibinéid (e.g. cruinniú an chaibinéid, the cabinet meeting)
- Genitive plural:
- caibinéad, na gcaibinéad (e.g. baill na gcaibinéad, the members of the cabinets)
What does “caibinéad” mean?
“Caibinéad” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- cabinet
- A piece of furniture with shelves or drawers and doors, used for storing or displaying things.Also: cupboard, display cabinet, filing cabinet.
1 other meaning:
- 2cabinet
- The group of senior ministers who form the government of a country.Also: government cabinet, council of ministers.
Other Irish words for cabinet: taisceadán (locker)
“Caibinéad” with the article
The plural of cabinet in Irish is caibinéid. Here is caibinéad after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Caibinéad” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using caibinéad, the Irish word for cabinet.
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Cabinet in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cabinet?
The Irish for cabinet is caibinéad (pronounced “KAB-ih-nayd”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is caibinéid.
How do you pronounce caibinéad in Irish?
Caibinéad is said like “KAB-ih-nayd” (IPA /ˈkabʲɪnʲeːd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of cabinet in Irish?
The plural of caibinéad is caibinéid; with the article, na caibinéid means “the cabinets”. The genitive plural is caibinéad, as in baill na gcaibinéad (the members of the cabinets).
Why does caibinéad change to chaibinéad or gcaibinéad?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) caibinéad becomes mo chaibinéad (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcaibinéad (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'caibinéad' and 'cófra'?
'Cófra' is the everyday word for a cupboard or press, while 'caibinéad' suggests a finer cabinet or a filing or display cabinet. 'Caibinéad' is also the political Cabinet.
