HeyRuaHow to say “chasuble” in Irish
- Irish:
- casal
- English:
- chasuble, mantle
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAS-ul” /ˈkasəl/
- Plural:
- casail (chasubles)
- Genitive singular:
- casail, an chasail (e.g. dath an chasail, the colour of the chasuble)
- Genitive plural:
- casal, na gcasal (e.g. bailiúchán na gcasal, the collection of chasubles)
What does “casal” mean?
“Casal” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- chasuble
- The sleeveless outer vestment a priest wears when saying Mass.Also: vestment, priest's vestment.
1 other meaning: mantle
- 2mantle
- A loose cloak or outer garment worn over other clothes.Also: cloak, cape.
“Casal” with the article
The plural of chasuble in Irish is casail. Here is casal after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Casal” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using casal, the Irish word for chasuble.
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Chasuble in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for chasuble?
The Irish for chasuble is casal (pronounced “KAS-ul”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is casail. Depending on context it can also mean mantle.
How do you pronounce casal in Irish?
Casal is said like “KAS-ul” (IPA /ˈkasəl/).
What is the plural of chasuble in Irish?
The plural of casal is casail; with the article, na casail means “the chasubles”. The genitive plural is casal, as in bailiúchán na gcasal (the collection of chasubles).
Does casal have more than one meaning?
Yes. Casal can mean chasuble or mantle, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does casal change to chasal or gcasal?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) casal becomes mo chasal (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcasal (eclipsis).
Is 'casal' the everyday word for a cloak?
No, 'casal' mostly means a priest's chasuble; for an ordinary cloak use 'clóca'.
