HeyRuaHow to say “cap” in Irish
- Irish:
- caidhp
- English:
- cap, bonnet
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “kype” /kaipʲ/
- Plural:
- caidhpeanna (caps)
- Genitive singular:
- caidhpe, na caidhpe (e.g. ribín na caidhpe, the ribbon of the cap)
- Genitive plural:
- caidhpeanna, na gcaidhpeanna (e.g. díoltóir na gcaidhpeanna, the seller of the caps)
What does “caidhp” mean?
“Caidhp” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- cap
- A soft close-fitting head covering, especially a woman's cap or coif.Also: coif, bonnet, mob-cap.
“Caidhp” with the article
The plural of cap in Irish is caidhpeanna. Here is caidhp after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Caidhp” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using caidhp, the Irish word for cap.
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Cap in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cap?
The Irish for cap is caidhp (pronounced “kype”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is caidhpeanna. Depending on context it can also mean bonnet.
How do you pronounce caidhp in Irish?
Caidhp is said like “kype” (IPA /kaipʲ/).
What is the plural of cap in Irish?
The plural of caidhp is caidhpeanna; with the article, na caidhpeanna means “the caps”. The genitive plural is caidhpeanna, as in díoltóir na gcaidhpeanna (the seller of the caps).
Does caidhp have more than one meaning?
Yes. Caidhp can mean cap or bonnet, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does caidhp change to chaidhp or gcaidhp?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) caidhp becomes mo chaidhp (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcaidhp (eclipsis).
Is 'caidhp' the usual word for a baseball cap?
Not usually; 'caidhp' suggests a soft cap or bonnet, while a peaked cap is often 'caipín' or 'hata'.
What does 'caidhp bháis' mean?
'Caidhp bháis' is the death cap mushroom, and it can also refer to a caul on a newborn.
