HeyRuaHow to say “capital” in Irish
- Irish:
- caipiteal
- English:
- capital
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAP-ih-tyal” /ˈkapʲɪtʲəl/
- Genitive singular:
- caipitil, an chaipitil (e.g. luach an chaipitil, the value of the capital)
What does “caipiteal” mean?
- capital
- Money or assets used to start or run a business or to make investments.Also: funds, financial capital, assets.
Other Irish words for capital: príomhchathair (capital city), ardchathair (capital city), ceannlitir (capital letter)
“Caipiteal” with the article
Here is caipiteal after the article (an t-alt).
“Caipiteal” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using caipiteal, the Irish word for capital.
Other nouns in Irish
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Capital in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for capital?
The Irish for capital is caipiteal (pronounced “KAP-ih-tyal”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce caipiteal in Irish?
Caipiteal is said like “KAP-ih-tyal” (IPA /ˈkapʲɪtʲəl/).
Does caipiteal have a plural?
No plural form is given for caipiteal in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does caipiteal change to chaipiteal or gcaipiteal?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) caipiteal becomes mo chaipiteal (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcaipiteal (eclipsis).
Is 'caipiteal' used for a capital city?
No, a capital city is 'príomhchathair'; 'caipiteal' means financial capital, and a capital letter is 'ceannlitir'.
