HeyRuaHow to say “gambling” in Irish
- Irish:
- cearrbhachas
- English:
- gambling
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KYAR-uh-wukh-us” /ˈcaːɾˠəwəxəsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- cearrbhachais, an chearrbhachais (e.g. fiacha cearrbhachais, gambling debts)
What does “cearrbhachas” mean?
- gambling
- The practice of playing cards or other games for money, especially habitually.Also: card-playing, gaming, betting.
Other Irish words for gambling: geaimleáil (gambling)
“Cearrbhachas” with the article
Here is cearrbhachas after the article (an t-alt).
“Cearrbhachas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cearrbhachas, the Irish word for gambling.
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Gambling in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for gambling?
The Irish for gambling is cearrbhachas (pronounced “KYAR-uh-wukh-us”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce cearrbhachas in Irish?
Cearrbhachas is said like “KYAR-uh-wukh-us” (IPA /ˈcaːɾˠəwəxəsˠ/).
Does cearrbhachas have a plural?
No plural form is given for cearrbhachas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does cearrbhachas change to chearrbhachas or gcearrbhachas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cearrbhachas becomes mo chearrbhachas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcearrbhachas (eclipsis).
What is the word for a gambler?
A gambler is 'cearrbhach', and 'cearrbhachas' is the activity of gambling.
How do you say 'to bet' in Irish?
For a single bet, use 'geall' (cuir geall ar rud, bet on something); 'cearrbhachas' refers to gambling as a habit or practice.
