HeyRuaHow to say “fraud” in Irish
- Irish:
- calaois
- English:
- fraud, foul
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAL-eesh” /ˈkalˠiːʃ/
- Plural:
- calaoisí (frauds)
- Genitive singular:
- calaoise, na calaoise (e.g. cás calaoise, a fraud case)
- Genitive plural:
- calaoisí, na gcalaoisí (e.g. cásanna na gcalaoisí, the fraud cases)
What does “calaois” mean?
“Calaois” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- fraud
- Dishonest deception used to gain money or an unfair advantage.Also: deceit, cheating, swindle, foul play.
1 other meaning: foul
- 2foul
- An unfair or illegal act against an opponent in a game or sport.Also: foul play, unfair play.
“Calaois” with the article
The plural of fraud in Irish is calaoisí. Here is calaois after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Calaois” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using calaois, the Irish word for fraud.
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Fraud in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fraud?
The Irish for fraud is calaois (pronounced “KAL-eesh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is calaoisí. Depending on context it can also mean foul.
How do you pronounce calaois in Irish?
Calaois is said like “KAL-eesh” (IPA /ˈkalˠiːʃ/).
What is the plural of fraud in Irish?
The plural of calaois is calaoisí; with the article, na calaoisí means “the frauds”. The genitive plural is calaoisí, as in cásanna na gcalaoisí (the fraud cases).
Does calaois have more than one meaning?
Yes. Calaois can mean fraud or foul, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does calaois change to chalaois or gcalaois?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) calaois becomes mo chalaois (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcalaois (eclipsis).
Is calaois used in sport?
Yes, calaois is the usual word for a foul in Gaelic games, as in 'calaois a dhéanamh', to commit a foul.
