Chart in Irish (Cairt): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for chart?

The Irish for chart is cairt (pronounced “kartch”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is cairteacha. Depending on context it can also mean charter or parchment.

Q: What is the plural of chart in Irish?

The plural of cairt is cairteacha; with the article, na cairteacha means “the charts”. The genitive plural is cairteacha, as in leabhar na gcairteacha (the book of charts).

Q: Does cairt have more than one meaning?

Yes. Cairt can mean chart, charter or parchment, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “chart” in Irish

Irish:: cairt
English:: chart, charter, parchment
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “kartch” /kaɾˠtʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: cairteacha (charts)
Genitive singular:: cairte, na cairte (e.g. teideal na cairte, the title of the chart)
Genitive plural:: cairteacha, na gcairteacha (e.g. leabhar na gcairteacha, the book of charts)

What does “cairt” mean?

“Cairt” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

chart: A diagram, table or map that shows information, such as a sea chart or a weather chart.Also: diagram, graph, sea chart, map.

2 other meanings: charter or parchment

2charter: A formal written document granting rights or privileges, such as a town charter.Also: deed, grant.
3parchment: An old written deed or document on parchment.Also: deed, document.

Other Irish words for chart: léarscáil (map), mapa (map), graf (graph), diagram (diagram)

“Cairt” with the article

The plural of chart in Irish is cairteacha. Here is cairt after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an chairt

the chart

Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)

na cairteacha

the charts

Plural: no change after na

“Cairt” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using cairt, the Irish word for chart.

Tarraing cairt a thaispeánann na torthaí.

Draw a chart that shows the results.

Tá an chairt crochta ar an mballa.

The chart is hung on the wall.

Féach ar bharr na cairte.

Look at the top of the chart.

Bhí cairteacha farraige ag an gcaptaen.

The captain had sea charts.

Chuir mé na figiúirí ar an gcairt.

I put the figures on the chart.

Tá an t-eolas ar fad i gcairt amháin.

All the information is in one chart.

Fuair an baile cairt ón rí.

The town received a charter from the king.

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Chart in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for chart?

The Irish for chart is cairt (pronounced “kartch”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is cairteacha. Depending on context it can also mean charter or parchment.

How do you pronounce cairt in Irish?

Cairt is said like “kartch” (IPA /kaɾˠtʲ/).

What is the plural of chart in Irish?

The plural of cairt is cairteacha; with the article, na cairteacha means “the charts”. The genitive plural is cairteacha, as in leabhar na gcairteacha (the book of charts).

Does cairt have more than one meaning?

Yes. Cairt can mean chart, charter or parchment, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does cairt change to chairt or gcairt?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cairt becomes mo chairt (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcairt (eclipsis).

Is 'cairt' the word for a cart?

Yes, 'cairt' can also mean a cart, as well as a chart or charter; 'trucail' is also used for a cart.

What is the difference between 'cairt' and 'léarscáil'?

'Léarscáil' is an ordinary map, while 'cairt' is a chart, especially a navigational or data chart.

Chart in Irish (Cairt): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage