Calliper in Irish (Cailpéar): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for calliper?

The Irish for calliper is cailpéar (pronounced “KAL-ip-ayr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cailpéir. Depending on context it can also mean calliper splint.

Q: What is the plural of calliper in Irish?

The plural of cailpéar is cailpéir; with the article, na cailpéir means “the callipers”. The genitive plural is cailpéar, as in cosa na gcailpéar (the legs of the callipers).

Q: Does cailpéar have more than one meaning?

Yes. Cailpéar can mean calliper or calliper splint, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “calliper” in Irish

Irish:: cailpéar
English:: calliper, calliper splint
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “KAL-ip-ayr” /ˈkalʲəpʲeːɾ/

Various forms

Plural:: cailpéir (callipers)
Genitive singular:: cailpéir, an chailpéir (e.g. cosa an chailpéir, the legs of the calliper)
Genitive plural:: cailpéar, na gcailpéar (e.g. cosa na gcailpéar, the legs of the callipers)

What does “cailpéar” mean?

“Cailpéar” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

calliper: An instrument with two hinged legs used to measure the thickness or diameter of an object.Also: caliper, callipers, measuring calliper.

1 other meaning: calliper splint

2calliper splint: A metal support fitted to the leg to help a person walk.Also: calliper, leg brace, leg iron.

“Cailpéar” with the article

The plural of calliper in Irish is cailpéir. Here is cailpéar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an cailpéar

the calliper

No change after an

na cailpéir

the callipers

Plural: no change after na

“Cailpéar” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using cailpéar, the Irish word for calliper.

Thomhais sé an píopa le cailpéar.

He measured the pipe with a calliper.

Cá bhfuil an cailpéar a bhí ar an mbinse?

Where is the calliper that was on the bench?

Tá cos an chailpéir lúbtha.

The leg of the calliper is bent.

Bíonn cailpéir éagsúla ag an innealtóir.

The engineer has various callipers.

Chaill mé mo chailpéar sa cheardlann.

I lost my calliper in the workshop.

Chaith sí cailpéar ar a cos ar feadh bliana.

She wore a calliper on her leg for a year.

Tá cailpéir nua sa bhosca uirlisí.

There are new callipers in the toolbox.

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Calliper in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for calliper?

The Irish for calliper is cailpéar (pronounced “KAL-ip-ayr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cailpéir. Depending on context it can also mean calliper splint.

How do you pronounce cailpéar in Irish?

Cailpéar is said like “KAL-ip-ayr” (IPA /ˈkalʲəpʲeːɾ/).

What is the plural of calliper in Irish?

The plural of cailpéar is cailpéir; with the article, na cailpéir means “the callipers”. The genitive plural is cailpéar, as in cosa na gcailpéar (the legs of the callipers).

Does cailpéar have more than one meaning?

Yes. Cailpéar can mean calliper or calliper splint, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does cailpéar change to chailpéar or gcailpéar?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cailpéar becomes mo chailpéar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcailpéar (eclipsis).

Is 'cailpéar' one tool or a pair, as in English 'callipers'?

In Irish 'cailpéar' is singular for the single instrument; 'cailpéir' means several instruments.

Calliper in Irish (Cailpéar): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage