HeyRuaHow to say “carrot” in Irish
- Irish:
- cairéad
- English:
- carrot
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAR-aid” /ˈkaɾʲeːd̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- cairéid (carrots)
- Genitive singular:
- cairéid, an chairéid (e.g. blas an chairéid, the taste of the carrot)
- Genitive plural:
- cairéad, na gcairéad (e.g. anraith cairéad, carrot soup)
What does “cairéad” mean?
- carrot
- An orange root vegetable that is eaten raw or cooked.Also: carrots, root vegetable.
“Cairéad” with the article
The plural of carrot in Irish is cairéid. Here is cairéad after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cairéad” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cairéad, the Irish word for carrot.
Other nouns in Irish
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Carrot in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for carrot?
The Irish for carrot is cairéad (pronounced “KAR-aid”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cairéid.
How do you pronounce cairéad in Irish?
Cairéad is said like “KAR-aid” (IPA /ˈkaɾʲeːd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of carrot in Irish?
The plural of cairéad is cairéid; with the article, na cairéid means “the carrots”. The genitive plural is cairéad, as in anraith cairéad (carrot soup).
Why does cairéad change to chairéad or gcairéad?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cairéad becomes mo chairéad (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcairéad (eclipsis).
Is there another Irish word for carrot?
Yes, 'meacan dearg' is a traditional term for carrot, though 'cairéad' is now the usual word.
What does 'cairéad agus bata' mean?
It is the Irish for 'carrot and stick', meaning a mix of reward and punishment.
