HeyRuaHow to say “carol” in Irish
- Irish:
- carúl
- English:
- carol
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ka-ROOL” /kaˈɾuːlˠ/
- Plural:
- carúil (carols)
- Genitive singular:
- carúil, an charúil (e.g. focail an charúil, the words of the carol)
- Genitive plural:
- carúl, na gcarúl (e.g. leabhar carúl, a carol book)
What does “carúl” mean?
- carol
- A joyful song, especially a religious song sung at Christmas.Also: Christmas carol, hymn, song.
“Carúl” with the article
The plural of carol in Irish is carúil. Here is carúl after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Carúl” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using carúl, the Irish word for carol.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Carol in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for carol?
The Irish for carol is carúl (pronounced “ka-ROOL”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is carúil.
How do you pronounce carúl in Irish?
Carúl is said like “ka-ROOL” (IPA /kaˈɾuːlˠ/).
What is the plural of carol in Irish?
The plural of carúl is carúil; with the article, na carúil means “the carols”. The genitive plural is carúl, as in leabhar carúl (a carol book).
Why does carúl change to charúl or gcarúl?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) carúl becomes mo charúl (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcarúl (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'carúl' and 'iomann'?
A 'carúl' is a festive song, usually for Christmas, while an 'iomann' is a hymn sung in church services generally.
