HeyRuaHow to say “charity” in Irish
- Irish:
- carthanas
- English:
- charity
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAR-huh-nuss” /ˈkaɾˠhənˠəsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- carthanais, an charthanais (e.g. obair charthanais, charity work)
What does “carthanas” mean?
“Carthanas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- charity
- Love and kindness shown to other people, especially by giving help to those in need.Also: kindness, benevolence, charitableness, love.
1 other meaning:
- 2charity
- An organisation that collects money or gives help to people in need.Also: charitable organisation, charitable body.
Other Irish words for charity: déirc (alms)
“Carthanas” with the article
Here is carthanas after the article (an t-alt).
“Carthanas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using carthanas, the Irish word for charity.
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Charity in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for charity?
The Irish for charity is carthanas (pronounced “KAR-huh-nuss”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce carthanas in Irish?
Carthanas is said like “KAR-huh-nuss” (IPA /ˈkaɾˠhənˠəsˠ/).
Does carthanas have a plural?
No plural form is given for carthanas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does carthanas change to charthanas or gcarthanas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) carthanas becomes mo charthanas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcarthanas (eclipsis).
What is the difference between carthanas and carthanacht?
Both mean charity or kindness and are often interchangeable; carthanacht is common for a charitable organisation, while carthanas leans towards the quality of charity and love.
Is carthanas the same as déirc?
No, déirc is alms, a handout given to a beggar, while carthanas is the wider virtue of charity or a charitable body.
