HeyRuaHow to say “cable” in Irish
- Irish:
- cábla
- English:
- cable, cablegram
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAW-bluh” /ˈkɑːbˠlˠə/
- Plural:
- cáblaí (cables)
- Genitive singular:
- cábla, an chábla (e.g. fad an chábla, the length of the cable)
- Genitive plural:
- cáblaí, na gcáblaí (e.g. suiteáil na gcáblaí, the installation of the cables)
What does “cábla” mean?
“Cábla” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- cable
- A thick strong rope of wire or fibre, or an insulated wire that carries electricity or signals.Also: wire, lead, flex.
1 other meaning: cablegram
- 2cablegram
- A telegraph message sent by undersea cable.Also: cable, telegram.
“Cábla” with the article
The plural of cable in Irish is cáblaí. Here is cábla after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cábla” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cábla, the Irish word for cable.
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Cable in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cable?
The Irish for cable is cábla (pronounced “KAW-bluh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cáblaí. Depending on context it can also mean cablegram.
How do you pronounce cábla in Irish?
Cábla is said like “KAW-bluh” (IPA /ˈkɑːbˠlˠə/).
What is the plural of cable in Irish?
The plural of cábla is cáblaí; with the article, na cáblaí means “the cables”. The genitive plural is cáblaí, as in suiteáil na gcáblaí (the installation of the cables).
Does cábla have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cábla can mean cable or cablegram, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cábla change to chábla or gcábla?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cábla becomes mo chábla (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcábla (eclipsis).
What is the difference between cábla and sreang?
Sreang is a thin wire or string, while cábla is a thicker cable, often insulated or made of twisted wires.
