HeyRuaHow to say “hammer” in Irish
- Irish:
- casúr
- English:
- hammer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAS-oor” /ˈkasˠuːɾˠ/
- Plural:
- casúir (hammers)
- Genitive singular:
- casúir, an chasúir (e.g. cloigeann an chasúir, the head of the hammer)
- Genitive plural:
- casúr, na gcasúr (e.g. cloigne na gcasúr, the heads of the hammers)
What does “casúr” mean?
- hammer
- A tool with a heavy head on a handle, used for hitting nails or breaking things.Also: mallet, sledgehammer.
“Casúr” with the article
The plural of hammer in Irish is casúir. Here is casúr after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Casúr” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using casúr, the Irish word for hammer.
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Hammer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hammer?
The Irish for hammer is casúr (pronounced “KAS-oor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is casúir.
How do you pronounce casúr in Irish?
Casúr is said like “KAS-oor” (IPA /ˈkasˠuːɾˠ/).
What is the plural of hammer in Irish?
The plural of casúr is casúir; with the article, na casúir means “the hammers”. The genitive plural is casúr, as in cloigne na gcasúr (the heads of the hammers).
Why does casúr change to chasúr or gcasúr?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) casúr becomes mo chasúr (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcasúr (eclipsis).
What is the difference between casúr and ord?
A casúr is an ordinary hammer, while an ord is a sledgehammer, a big heavy hammer used with two hands.
