HeyRuaHow to say “fjord” in Irish
- Irish:
- caolsáile
- English:
- fjord
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KWEEL-saw-lyuh” /ˈkiːlˌsˠɑːlʲə/
- Plural:
- caolsáilí (fjords)
- Genitive singular:
- caolsáile, an chaolsáile (e.g. béal an chaolsáile, the mouth of the fjord)
- Genitive plural:
- caolsáilí, na gcaolsáilí (e.g. tír na gcaolsáilí, the land of the fjords)
What does “caolsáile” mean?
- fjord
- A long, narrow inlet of the sea between high cliffs or hills.Also: fiord, sea inlet, narrow inlet.
“Caolsáile” with the article
The plural of fjord in Irish is caolsáilí. Here is caolsáile after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Caolsáile” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using caolsáile, the Irish word for fjord.
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Fjord in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fjord?
The Irish for fjord is caolsáile (pronounced “KWEEL-saw-lyuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is caolsáilí.
How do you pronounce caolsáile in Irish?
Caolsáile is said like “KWEEL-saw-lyuh” (IPA /ˈkiːlˌsˠɑːlʲə/).
What is the plural of fjord in Irish?
The plural of caolsáile is caolsáilí; with the article, na caolsáilí means “the fjords”. The genitive plural is caolsáilí, as in tír na gcaolsáilí (the land of the fjords).
Why does caolsáile change to chaolsáile or gcaolsáile?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) caolsáile becomes mo chaolsáile (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcaolsáile (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'caolsáile' and 'cuan'?
'Cuan' is a general word for a bay or harbour, while 'caolsáile' is specifically a long narrow sea inlet between steep sides, a fjord.
