HeyRuaHow to say “carpet” in Irish
- Irish:
- cairpéad
- English:
- carpet
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAR-payd” /ˈkaɾʲpʲeːd̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- cairpéid (carpets)
- Genitive singular:
- cairpéid, an chairpéid (e.g. dath an chairpéid, the colour of the carpet)
- Genitive plural:
- cairpéad, na gcairpéad (e.g. praghsanna na gcairpéad, the carpet prices)
What does “cairpéad” mean?
- carpet
- A thick woven or tufted covering for a floor.Also: rug, floor covering, carpeting.
“Cairpéad” with the article
The plural of carpet in Irish is cairpéid. Here is cairpéad after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cairpéad” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cairpéad, the Irish word for carpet.
Other nouns in Irish
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Carpet in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for carpet?
The Irish for carpet is cairpéad (pronounced “KAR-payd”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cairpéid.
How do you pronounce cairpéad in Irish?
Cairpéad is said like “KAR-payd” (IPA /ˈkaɾʲpʲeːd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of carpet in Irish?
The plural of cairpéad is cairpéid; with the article, na cairpéid means “the carpets”. The genitive plural is cairpéad, as in praghsanna na gcairpéad (the carpet prices).
Why does cairpéad change to chairpéad or gcairpéad?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cairpéad becomes mo chairpéad (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcairpéad (eclipsis).
What is the difference between cairpéad and ruga?
Cairpéad usually covers the whole floor, while ruga is a smaller loose rug placed on the floor.
