HeyRuaHow to say “carat” in Irish
- Irish:
- carat
- English:
- carat
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KAR-ut” /ˈkaɾˠət̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- carait (carats)
- Genitive singular:
- carait, an charait (e.g. meáchan an charait, the weight of a carat)
- Genitive plural:
- carat, na gcarat (e.g. luach na gcarat, the value of the carats)
What does “carat” mean?
- carat
- A unit of weight for precious stones, or a measure of the purity of gold.Also: karat, gold purity, gem weight.
“Carat” with the article
The plural of carat in Irish is carait. Here is carat after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Carat” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using carat, the Irish word for carat.
Other nouns in Irish
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Carat in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for carat?
The Irish for carat is carat (pronounced “KAR-ut”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is carait.
How do you pronounce carat in Irish?
Carat is said like “KAR-ut” (IPA /ˈkaɾˠət̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of carat in Irish?
The plural of carat is carait; with the article, na carait means “the carats”. The genitive plural is carat, as in luach na gcarat (the value of the carats).
Why does carat change to charat or gcarat?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) carat becomes mo charat (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcarat (eclipsis).
Is 'carat' used for both gold and gemstones in Irish?
Yes, 'carat' covers both the purity of gold (ór ceithre charat is fiche, 24-carat gold) and the weight of gems.
