HeyRuaHow to say “cartridge” in Irish
- Irish:
- cartús
- English:
- cartridge, cartridge (container)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “kar-TOOS” /ˈkaɾˠt̪ˠuːsˠ/
- Plural:
- cartúis (cartridges)
- Genitive singular:
- cartúis, an chartúis (e.g. blaosc an chartúis, the shell of the cartridge)
- Genitive plural:
- cartús, na gcartús (e.g. bosca na gcartús, the box of cartridges)
What does “cartús” mean?
“Cartús” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- cartridge
- A case containing an explosive charge and bullet or shot for a firearm.Also: shell, round, bullet casing.
1 other meaning: cartridge (container)
- 2cartridge (container)
- A small replaceable container, such as one holding ink for a printer or pen.Also: cartridge, ink cartridge, refill.
“Cartús” with the article
The plural of cartridge in Irish is cartúis. Here is cartús after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cartús” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cartús, the Irish word for cartridge.
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Cartridge in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cartridge?
The Irish for cartridge is cartús (pronounced “kar-TOOS”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cartúis. Depending on context it can also mean cartridge (container).
How do you pronounce cartús in Irish?
Cartús is said like “kar-TOOS” (IPA /ˈkaɾˠt̪ˠuːsˠ/).
What is the plural of cartridge in Irish?
The plural of cartús is cartúis; with the article, na cartúis means “the cartridges”. The genitive plural is cartús, as in bosca na gcartús (the box of cartridges).
Does cartús have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cartús can mean cartridge or cartridge (container), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cartús change to chartús or gcartús?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cartús becomes mo chartús (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcartús (eclipsis).
Is 'cartús' the same as 'piléar'?
No: 'piléar' is the bullet itself, while 'cartús' is the whole cartridge including the casing and charge.
