HeyRuaHow to say “craftsman” in Irish
- Irish:
- ceardaí
- English:
- craftsman, tradesman
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KYAR-dee” /ˈcaːɾˠd̪ˠiː/
- Plural:
- ceardaithe (craftsmen)
- Genitive singular:
- ceardaí, an cheardaí (e.g. uirlisí an cheardaí, the craftsman's tools)
- Genitive plural:
- ceardaithe, na gceardaithe (e.g. ceardlann na gceardaithe, the craftsmen's workshop)
What does “ceardaí” mean?
“Ceardaí” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- craftsman
- A person skilled in a craft who makes things by hand.Also: artisan, craftsperson, craftworker.
1 other meaning: tradesman
- 2tradesman
- A skilled manual worker in a trade, such as a carpenter or plumber.Also: tradesperson, skilled worker.
Other Irish words for craftsman: saor (craftsman)
“Ceardaí” with the article
The plural of craftsman in Irish is ceardaithe. Here is ceardaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ceardaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ceardaí, the Irish word for craftsman.
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Craftsman in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for craftsman?
The Irish for craftsman is ceardaí (pronounced “KYAR-dee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ceardaithe. Depending on context it can also mean tradesman.
How do you pronounce ceardaí in Irish?
Ceardaí is said like “KYAR-dee” (IPA /ˈcaːɾˠd̪ˠiː/).
What is the plural of craftsman in Irish?
The plural of ceardaí is ceardaithe; with the article, na ceardaithe means “the craftsmen”. The genitive plural is ceardaithe, as in ceardlann na gceardaithe (the craftsmen's workshop).
Does ceardaí have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ceardaí can mean craftsman or tradesman, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ceardaí change to cheardaí or gceardaí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ceardaí becomes mo cheardaí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gceardaí (eclipsis).
How is 'ceardaí' related to 'ceird'?
'Ceird' means a trade or craft, and a 'ceardaí' is the person who practises it; the skill itself is 'ceardaíocht'.
