HeyRuaHow to say “chapter” in Irish
- Irish:
- caibidil
- English:
- chapter, discussion, chapter (of clergy)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAB-ij-il” /ˈkabʲɪdʲɪlʲ/
- Plural:
- caibidlí (chapters)
- Genitive singular:
- caibidle, na caibidle (e.g. tús na caibidle, the beginning of the chapter)
- Genitive plural:
- caibidlí, na gcaibidlí (e.g. teidil na gcaibidlí, the titles of the chapters)
What does “caibidil” mean?
“Caibidil” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- chapter
- A numbered section of a book or document.Also: section, part of a book.
2 other meanings: discussion or chapter (of clergy)
- 2discussion
- Debate or discussion of a matter, mainly in the phrase 'faoi chaibidil' (under discussion).Also: debate, consideration.
- 3chapter (of clergy)
- An assembly or body of canons or members of a religious order.Also: chapter, chapter of canons, religious chapter.
“Caibidil” with the article
The plural of chapter in Irish is caibidlí. Here is caibidil after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Caibidil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using caibidil, the Irish word for chapter.
Other nouns in Irish
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Chapter in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for chapter?
The Irish for chapter is caibidil (pronounced “KAB-ij-il”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is caibidlí. Depending on context it can also mean discussion or chapter (of clergy).
How do you pronounce caibidil in Irish?
Caibidil is said like “KAB-ij-il” (IPA /ˈkabʲɪdʲɪlʲ/).
What is the plural of chapter in Irish?
The plural of caibidil is caibidlí; with the article, na caibidlí means “the chapters”. The genitive plural is caibidlí, as in teidil na gcaibidlí (the titles of the chapters).
Does caibidil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Caibidil can mean chapter, discussion or chapter (of clergy), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does caibidil change to chaibidil or gcaibidil?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) caibidil becomes mo chaibidil (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcaibidil (eclipsis).
What does 'faoi chaibidil' mean?
It means 'under discussion', as in 'Cad atá faoi chaibidil?' (What is being discussed?).
