HeyRuaHow to say “camp” in Irish
- Irish:
- campa
- English:
- camp, faction
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOWM-puh” /ˈkampə/
- Plural:
- campaí (camps)
- Genitive singular:
- campa, an champa (e.g. geata an champa, the gate of the camp)
- Genitive plural:
- campaí, na gcampaí (e.g. líon na gcampaí, the number of camps)
What does “campa” mean?
“Campa” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- camp
- A place where people stay in tents or temporary buildings, for holidays, training, military purposes or detention.Also: encampment, campsite, summer camp.
“Campa” with the article
The plural of camp in Irish is campaí. Here is campa after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Campa” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using campa, the Irish word for camp.
Other nouns in Irish
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Camp in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for camp?
The Irish for camp is campa (pronounced “KOWM-puh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is campaí. Depending on context it can also mean faction.
How do you pronounce campa in Irish?
Campa is said like “KOWM-puh” (IPA /ˈkampə/).
What is the plural of camp in Irish?
The plural of campa is campaí; with the article, na campaí means “the camps”. The genitive plural is campaí, as in líon na gcampaí (the number of camps).
Does campa have more than one meaning?
Yes. Campa can mean camp or faction, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does campa change to champa or gcampa?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) campa becomes mo champa (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcampa (eclipsis).
How do I say 'to pitch camp' in Irish?
You say 'campa a shuí' for pitching camp and 'campa a scaoileadh' for striking camp.
Is 'campa' the word for a tent?
Not usually: a tent is 'puball', while 'campa' is the camp itself. To go camping is 'dul ag campáil'.
