HeyRuaHow to say “haddock” in Irish
- Irish:
- cadóg
- English:
- haddock
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KA-dohg” /ˈkad̪ˠoːɡ/
- Plural:
- cadóga (haddocks)
- Genitive singular:
- cadóige, na cadóige (e.g. blas na cadóige, the taste of the haddock)
- Genitive plural:
- cadóg, na gcadóg (e.g. iascaireacht na gcadóg, haddock fishing)
What does “cadóg” mean?
- haddock
- A North Atlantic sea fish related to the cod, commonly eaten, often smoked.Also: smoked haddock, fish.
“Cadóg” with the article
The plural of haddock in Irish is cadóga. Here is cadóg after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cadóg” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cadóg, the Irish word for haddock.
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Haddock in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for haddock?
The Irish for haddock is cadóg (pronounced “KA-dohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is cadóga.
How do you pronounce cadóg in Irish?
Cadóg is said like “KA-dohg” (IPA /ˈkad̪ˠoːɡ/).
What is the plural of haddock in Irish?
The plural of cadóg is cadóga; with the article, na cadóga means “the haddocks”. The genitive plural is cadóg, as in iascaireacht na gcadóg (haddock fishing).
Why does cadóg change to chadóg or gcadóg?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cadóg becomes mo chadóg (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcadóg (eclipsis).
What is the difference between cadóg and trosc?
Cadóg is haddock, while trosc is cod; they are related fish but different species.
