HeyRuaHow to say “cafeteria” in Irish
- Irish:
- caifitéire
- English:
- cafeteria
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAF-ih-tay-ruh” /ˈkafʲɪtʲeːɾʲə/
- Plural:
- caifitéirí (cafeterias)
- Genitive singular:
- caifitéire, an chaifitéire (e.g. doras an chaifitéire, the door of the cafeteria)
- Genitive plural:
- caifitéirí, na gcaifitéirí (e.g. úinéirí na gcaifitéirí, the owners of the cafeterias)
What does “caifitéire” mean?
- cafeteria
- A self-service restaurant or canteen, often in a school, college or workplace.Also: canteen, self-service restaurant.
Other Irish words for cafeteria: ceaintín (canteen)
“Caifitéire” with the article
The plural of cafeteria in Irish is caifitéirí. Here is caifitéire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Caifitéire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using caifitéire, the Irish word for cafeteria.
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Cafeteria in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cafeteria?
The Irish for cafeteria is caifitéire (pronounced “KAF-ih-tay-ruh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is caifitéirí.
How do you pronounce caifitéire in Irish?
Caifitéire is said like “KAF-ih-tay-ruh” (IPA /ˈkafʲɪtʲeːɾʲə/).
What is the plural of cafeteria in Irish?
The plural of caifitéire is caifitéirí; with the article, na caifitéirí means “the cafeterias”. The genitive plural is caifitéirí, as in úinéirí na gcaifitéirí (the owners of the cafeterias).
Why does caifitéire change to chaifitéire or gcaifitéire?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) caifitéire becomes mo chaifitéire (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcaifitéire (eclipsis).
What is the difference between caifitéire and ceaintín?
Both are used for a canteen-style eating place; caifitéire suggests a self-service cafeteria, while ceaintín is a canteen, especially in a workplace or school.
