HeyRuaHow to say “cape” in Irish
- Irish:
- cába
- English:
- cape, collar
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAW-buh” /ˈkɑːbˠə/
- Plural:
- cábaí (capes)
- Genitive singular:
- cába, an chába (e.g. dath an chába, the colour of the cape)
- Genitive plural:
- cábaí, na gcábaí (e.g. dathanna na gcábaí, the colours of the capes)
What does “cába” mean?
“Cába” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- cape
- A short sleeveless cloak worn over the shoulders.Also: cloak, mantle.
1 other meaning: collar
- 2collar
- The part of a coat or shirt that goes around the neck.Also: coat collar, neckband.
Other Irish words for cape: clóca (cloak)
“Cába” with the article
The plural of cape in Irish is cábaí. Here is cába after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cába” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cába, the Irish word for cape.
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Cape in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cape?
The Irish for cape is cába (pronounced “KAW-buh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cábaí. Depending on context it can also mean collar.
How do you pronounce cába in Irish?
Cába is said like “KAW-buh” (IPA /ˈkɑːbˠə/).
What is the plural of cape in Irish?
The plural of cába is cábaí; with the article, na cábaí means “the capes”. The genitive plural is cábaí, as in dathanna na gcábaí (the colours of the capes).
Does cába have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cába can mean cape or collar, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cába change to chába or gcába?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cába becomes mo chába (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcába (eclipsis).
Is 'cába' the usual word for a shirt collar?
For a shirt collar 'coiléar' is more usual; 'cába' is mainly a cape, though it is also used for a coat collar, as in 'cába cóta'.
