HeyRuaHow to say “fleet” in Irish
- Irish:
- cabhlach
- English:
- fleet, navy, naval tax
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOW-lukh” /ˈkəul̪ˠəx/
- Plural:
- cabhlaigh (fleets)
- Genitive singular:
- cabhlaigh, an chabhlaigh (e.g. long an chabhlaigh, the ship of the fleet)
- Genitive plural:
- cabhlach, na gcabhlach (e.g. ceannasaí na gcabhlach, the commander of the fleets)
What does “cabhlach” mean?
“Cabhlach” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- fleet
- A group of ships or boats sailing or operating together.Also: fleet of ships, flotilla.
2 other meanings: navy or naval tax
- 2navy
- The naval force of a country, its warships and the people who serve in them.Also: naval service, naval force.
- 3naval tax
- A historical tax or levy raised to support ships or a fleet.Also: ship levy.
“Cabhlach” with the article
The plural of fleet in Irish is cabhlaigh. Here is cabhlach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cabhlach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cabhlach, the Irish word for fleet.
Other nouns in Irish
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Fleet in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fleet?
The Irish for fleet is cabhlach (pronounced “KOW-lukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cabhlaigh. Depending on context it can also mean navy or naval tax.
How do you pronounce cabhlach in Irish?
Cabhlach is said like “KOW-lukh” (IPA /ˈkəul̪ˠəx/).
What is the plural of fleet in Irish?
The plural of cabhlach is cabhlaigh; with the article, na cabhlaigh means “the fleets”. The genitive plural is cabhlach, as in ceannasaí na gcabhlach (the commander of the fleets).
Does cabhlach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cabhlach can mean fleet, navy or naval tax, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cabhlach change to chabhlach or gcabhlach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cabhlach becomes mo chabhlach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcabhlach (eclipsis).
How do I say 'the Irish Naval Service' in Irish?
It is 'an tSeirbhís Chabhlaigh', and the navy in general is 'an cabhlach'.
