HeyRuaHow to say “category” in Irish
- Irish:
- catagóir
- English:
- category
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAT-uh-gohr” /ˈkat̪ˠəɡoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- catagóirí (categories)
- Genitive singular:
- catagóire, na catagóire (e.g. ainm na catagóire, the name of the category)
- Genitive plural:
- catagóirí, na gcatagóirí (e.g. liosta na gcatagóirí, the list of categories)
What does “catagóir” mean?
- category
- A group or class of things or people that share certain features.Also: class, group, classification, type.
Other Irish words for category: aicme (class)
“Catagóir” with the article
The plural of category in Irish is catagóirí. Here is catagóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Catagóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using catagóir, the Irish word for category.
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Category in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for category?
The Irish for category is catagóir (pronounced “KAT-uh-gohr”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is catagóirí.
How do you pronounce catagóir in Irish?
Catagóir is said like “KAT-uh-gohr” (IPA /ˈkat̪ˠəɡoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of category in Irish?
The plural of catagóir is catagóirí; with the article, na catagóirí means “the categories”. The genitive plural is catagóirí, as in liosta na gcatagóirí (the list of categories).
Why does catagóir change to chatagóir or gcatagóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) catagóir becomes mo chatagóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcatagóir (eclipsis).
Is there a native Irish alternative to 'catagóir'?
Yes, 'aicme' (class) or 'rang' can often be used, but 'catagóir' is the standard word for a category in lists, competitions and classification.
