HeyRuaHow to say “case” in Irish
- Irish:
- cás
- English:
- case, plight
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “kawss” /kɑːsˠ/
- Plural:
- cásanna (cases)
- Genitive singular:
- cáis, an cháis (e.g. fíricí an cháis, the facts of the case)
- Genitive plural:
- cásanna, na gcásanna (e.g. líon na gcásanna, the number of cases)
What does “cás” mean?
“Cás” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- case
- A particular situation, instance or set of circumstances.Also: instance, situation, circumstance, event.
3 other meanings: plight
- 2case
- A matter brought before a court of law, a legal action.Also: lawsuit, legal action, court case.
- 3case
- An instance of an illness or medical condition in a person.Also: medical case, instance of illness.
- 4plight
- A person's situation or predicament, especially a difficult one.Also: predicament, state, situation.
Other Irish words for case: cás (case)
“Cás” with the article
The plural of case in Irish is cásanna. Here is cás after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cás” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cás, the Irish word for case.
Other nouns in Irish
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Case in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for case?
The Irish for case is cás (pronounced “kawss”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cásanna. Depending on context it can also mean plight.
How do you pronounce cás in Irish?
Cás is said like “kawss” (IPA /kɑːsˠ/).
What is the plural of case in Irish?
The plural of cás is cásanna; with the article, na cásanna means “the cases”. The genitive plural is cásanna, as in líon na gcásanna (the number of cases).
Does cás have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cás can mean case or plight, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cás change to chás or gcás?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cás becomes mo chás (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcás (eclipsis).
What does 'i gcás' mean?
'I gcás' means 'in the case of' or 'in case of', as in 'i gcás timpiste', in case of accident. It takes the genitive after it.
Is 'cás' used for a suitcase?
Yes, 'cás' can also mean a box or case for holding things, but that is a separate entry; this one covers a situation or legal case. A suitcase is usually 'mála taistil'.
