HeyRuaHow to say “cardigan” in Irish
- Irish:
- cairdeagan
- English:
- cardigan
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAWR-jeh-gun” /ˈkaːɾˠdʲəɡənˠ/
- Plural:
- cairdeagain (cardigans)
- Genitive singular:
- cairdeagain, an chairdeagain (e.g. cnaipí an chairdeagain, the buttons of the cardigan)
- Genitive plural:
- cairdeagan, na gcairdeagan (e.g. cnaipí na gcairdeagan, the buttons of the cardigans)
What does “cairdeagan” mean?
- cardigan
- A knitted jacket or jumper that opens down the front and usually fastens with buttons.Also: knitted jacket, woolly jacket, button-up jumper.
“Cairdeagan” with the article
The plural of cardigan in Irish is cairdeagain. Here is cairdeagan after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cairdeagan” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cairdeagan, the Irish word for cardigan.
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Cardigan in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cardigan?
The Irish for cardigan is cairdeagan (pronounced “KAWR-jeh-gun”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cairdeagain.
How do you pronounce cairdeagan in Irish?
Cairdeagan is said like “KAWR-jeh-gun” (IPA /ˈkaːɾˠdʲəɡənˠ/).
What is the plural of cardigan in Irish?
The plural of cairdeagan is cairdeagain; with the article, na cairdeagain means “the cardigans”. The genitive plural is cairdeagan, as in cnaipí na gcairdeagan (the buttons of the cardigans).
Why does cairdeagan change to chairdeagan or gcairdeagan?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cairdeagan becomes mo chairdeagan (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcairdeagan (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'cairdeagan' and 'geansaí'?
A 'cairdeagan' opens down the front with buttons or a zip, while a 'geansaí' is a jumper pulled on over the head.
