Forge in Irish (Ceárta): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for forge?

The Irish for forge is ceárta (pronounced “KYAWR-tuh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is ceártaí.

Q: What is the plural of forge in Irish?

The plural of ceárta is ceártaí; with the article, na ceártaí means “the forges”. The genitive plural is ceártaí, as in líon na gceártaí (the number of forges).

How to say “forge” in Irish

Irish:: ceárta
English:: forge
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “KYAWR-tuh” /ˈcaːɾˠt̪ˠə/

Various forms

Plural:: ceártaí (forges)
Genitive singular:: ceárta, na ceárta (e.g. doras na ceárta, the door of the forge)
Genitive plural:: ceártaí, na gceártaí (e.g. líon na gceártaí, the number of forges)

What does “ceárta” mean?

forge: A place where a blacksmith works, heating and shaping metal; a smithy.Also: smithy, blacksmith's shop, blacksmith's workshop.

“Ceárta” with the article

The plural of forge in Irish is ceártaí. Here is ceárta after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an cheárta

the forge

Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)

na ceártaí

the forges

Plural: no change after na

“Ceárta” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using ceárta, the Irish word for forge.

Bhí ceárta sa sráidbhaile fadó.

There was a forge in the village long ago.

Thug m'athair an capall go dtí an cheárta.

My father brought the horse to the forge.

Bhí an gabha ag obair sa cheárta.

The blacksmith was working in the forge.

Chuala mé torann na ceárta ón mbóthar.

I heard the noise of the forge from the road.

Is beag ceártaí atá fágtha in Éirinn anois.

Few forges are left in Ireland now.

Bhí tine mhór i lár na ceárta.

There was a big fire in the middle of the forge.

Ba í an cheárta áit chruinnithe na ndaoine.

The forge was the people's meeting place.

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Forge in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for forge?

The Irish for forge is ceárta (pronounced “KYAWR-tuh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is ceártaí.

How do you pronounce ceárta in Irish?

Ceárta is said like “KYAWR-tuh” (IPA /ˈcaːɾˠt̪ˠə/).

What is the plural of forge in Irish?

The plural of ceárta is ceártaí; with the article, na ceártaí means “the forges”. The genitive plural is ceártaí, as in líon na gceártaí (the number of forges).

Why does ceárta change to cheárta or gceárta?

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

What is the difference between 'ceárta' and 'gabha'?

'Ceárta' is the place, the forge or smithy, while 'gabha' is the person, the blacksmith who works there.

Forge in Irish (Ceárta): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage