HeyRuaHow to say “carp” in Irish
- Irish:
- carbán
- English:
- carp
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAR-uh-bawn” /ˈkaɾˠəbˠɑːnˠ/
- Plural:
- carbáin (carps)
- Genitive singular:
- carbáin, an charbáin (e.g. méid an charbáin, the size of the carp)
- Genitive plural:
- carbán, na gcarbán (e.g. linn na gcarbán, the carp pond)
What does “carbán” mean?
- carp
- A large freshwater fish of the carp family, often kept in ponds or lakes.Also: freshwater fish, common carp.
“Carbán” with the article
The plural of carp in Irish is carbáin. Here is carbán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Carbán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using carbán, the Irish word for carp.
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Carp in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for carp?
The Irish for carp is carbán (pronounced “KAR-uh-bawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is carbáin.
How do you pronounce carbán in Irish?
Carbán is said like “KAR-uh-bawn” (IPA /ˈkaɾˠəbˠɑːnˠ/).
What is the plural of carp in Irish?
The plural of carbán is carbáin; with the article, na carbáin means “the carps”. The genitive plural is carbán, as in linn na gcarbán (the carp pond).
Why does carbán change to charbán or gcarbán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) carbán becomes mo charbán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcarbán (eclipsis).
Is 'carbán' related to 'carbón' (carbon)?
No. 'Carbán' is the fish carp, while 'carbón' is the chemical element carbon; take care not to confuse them.
