HeyRuaHow to say “friendship” in Irish
- Irish:
- cairdeas
- English:
- friendship, kinship
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAWR-jus” /ˈkaːɾˠdʲəsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- cairdis, an chairdis (e.g. comhartha cairdis, a sign of friendship)
What does “cairdeas” mean?
“Cairdeas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- friendship
- A close, friendly relationship between people.Also: amity, fellowship, friendliness.
1 other meaning: kinship
- 2kinship
- A family connection or relationship by blood; in phrases like 'gaol agus cairdeas'.Also: relationship, family connection.
“Cairdeas” with the article
Here is cairdeas after the article (an t-alt).
“Cairdeas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cairdeas, the Irish word for friendship.
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Friendship in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for friendship?
The Irish for friendship is cairdeas (pronounced “KAWR-jus”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean kinship.
How do you pronounce cairdeas in Irish?
Cairdeas is said like “KAWR-jus” (IPA /ˈkaːɾˠdʲəsˠ/).
Does cairdeas have a plural?
No plural form is given for cairdeas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does cairdeas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cairdeas can mean friendship or kinship, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cairdeas change to chairdeas or gcairdeas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cairdeas becomes mo chairdeas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcairdeas (eclipsis).
How do I say 'make friends with someone'?
Use 'cairdeas a dhéanamh le duine', for example 'Rinne mé cairdeas leis'.
What is the difference between 'cairdeas' and 'cara'?
'Cara' is a friend (a person), while 'cairdeas' is the friendship itself.
