HeyRuaHow to say “catastrophe” in Irish
- Irish:
- catastróf
- English:
- catastrophe
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KAT-uh-stroaf” /ˈkat̪ˠəsˠt̪ˠɾˠoːfˠ/
- Plural:
- catastrófa (catastrophes)
- Genitive singular:
- catastróife, na catastróife (e.g. tar éis na catastróife, after the catastrophe)
- Genitive plural:
- catastróf, na gcatastróf (e.g. sraith na gcatastróf, the series of catastrophes)
What does “catastróf” mean?
“Catastróf” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- catastrophe
- A sudden great disaster causing much damage or suffering.Also: disaster, calamity.
1 other meaning:
- 2catastrophe
- In mathematics, a sudden change in a system's behaviour, as studied in catastrophe theory.Also: catastrophe theory.
“Catastróf” with the article
The plural of catastrophe in Irish is catastrófa. Here is catastróf after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Catastróf” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using catastróf, the Irish word for catastrophe.
Other nouns in Irish
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Catastrophe in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for catastrophe?
The Irish for catastrophe is catastróf (pronounced “KAT-uh-stroaf”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is catastrófa.
How do you pronounce catastróf in Irish?
Catastróf is said like “KAT-uh-stroaf” (IPA /ˈkat̪ˠəsˠt̪ˠɾˠoːfˠ/).
What is the plural of catastrophe in Irish?
The plural of catastróf is catastrófa; with the article, na catastrófa means “the catastrophes”. The genitive plural is catastróf, as in sraith na gcatastróf (the series of catastrophes).
Why does catastróf change to chatastróf or gcatastróf?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) catastróf becomes mo chatastróf (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcatastróf (eclipsis).
What is the difference between catastróf and tubaiste?
Tubaiste is the more native, everyday word for a disaster, while catastróf is a learned borrowing used for very large disasters and in technical contexts.
