HeyRuaHow to say “chariot” in Irish
- Irish:
- carbad
- English:
- chariot, jaw
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAR-uh-bud” /ˈkaɾˠəbˠəd̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- carbaid (chariots)
- Genitive singular:
- carbaid, an charbaid (e.g. rothaí an charbaid, the wheels of the chariot)
- Genitive plural:
- carbad, na gcarbad (e.g. rás na gcarbad, the chariot race)
What does “carbad” mean?
“Carbad” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- chariot
- A two-wheeled horse-drawn vehicle used in ancient times for war or racing.Also: war chariot, carriage.
1 other meaning: jaw
- 2jaw
- The jaw or jawbone, especially the gum and teeth area of the mouth; a literary or dialect sense.Also: jawbone, gum.
“Carbad” with the article
The plural of chariot in Irish is carbaid. Here is carbad after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Carbad” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using carbad, the Irish word for chariot.
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Chariot in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for chariot?
The Irish for chariot is carbad (pronounced “KAR-uh-bud”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is carbaid. Depending on context it can also mean jaw.
How do you pronounce carbad in Irish?
Carbad is said like “KAR-uh-bud” (IPA /ˈkaɾˠəbˠəd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of chariot in Irish?
The plural of carbad is carbaid; with the article, na carbaid means “the chariots”. The genitive plural is carbad, as in rás na gcarbad (the chariot race).
Does carbad have more than one meaning?
Yes. Carbad can mean chariot or jaw, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does carbad change to charbad or gcarbad?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) carbad becomes mo charbad (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcarbad (eclipsis).
Is 'carbad' used for a modern car?
No, a car is 'carr' or 'gluaisteán'; 'carbad' means an ancient chariot, though it is sometimes used for a vehicle in formal terms.
