HeyRuaHow to say “catamaran” in Irish
- Irish:
- catamarán
- English:
- catamaran
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAT-uh-muh-rawn” /ˈkat̪ˠəmˠəɾˠaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- catamaráin (catamarans)
- Genitive singular:
- catamaráin, an chatamaráin (e.g. seol an chatamaráin, the sail of the catamaran)
- Genitive plural:
- catamarán, na gcatamarán (e.g. rás catamarán, a catamaran race)
What does “catamarán” mean?
- catamaran
- A boat or vessel with two parallel hulls joined together.Also: twin-hulled boat, double-hulled boat.
“Catamarán” with the article
The plural of catamaran in Irish is catamaráin. Here is catamarán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Catamarán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using catamarán, the Irish word for catamaran.
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Catamaran in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for catamaran?
The Irish for catamaran is catamarán (pronounced “KAT-uh-muh-rawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is catamaráin.
How do you pronounce catamarán in Irish?
Catamarán is said like “KAT-uh-muh-rawn” (IPA /ˈkat̪ˠəmˠəɾˠaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of catamaran in Irish?
The plural of catamarán is catamaráin; with the article, na catamaráin means “the catamarans”. The genitive plural is catamarán, as in rás catamarán (a catamaran race).
Why does catamarán change to chatamarán or gcatamarán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) catamarán becomes mo chatamarán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcatamarán (eclipsis).
What is the difference between a catamarán and a luamh?
A catamarán has two hulls, while luamh means a yacht in general, usually with a single hull.
