HeyRuaHow to say “heaping” in Irish
- Irish:
- carnadh
- English:
- heaping, accumulation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- carn, to heap (ag carnadh, heaping)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KAR-nuh” /ˈkaɾˠn̪ˠə/
- Genitive singular:
- carntha, an charntha (e.g. obair an charntha, the work of heaping)
What does “carnadh” mean?
“Carnadh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- heaping
- Carnadh is the verbal noun of the verb 'carn', the act of heaping or piling things up.Also: piling, stacking, heaping up.
1 other meaning: accumulation
- 2accumulation
- The gathering together or amassing of something, such as wealth or goods, over time.Also: amassing, hoarding, accumulating.
“Carnadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, carnadh means heaping: it is the verbal noun of the verb carn (to heap). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Carnadh” with the article
Here is carnadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Carnadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using carnadh, the Irish word for heaping.
Other nouns in Irish
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Heaping in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for heaping?
The Irish for heaping is carnadh (pronounced “KAR-nuh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean accumulation.
How do you pronounce carnadh in Irish?
Carnadh is said like “KAR-nuh” (IPA /ˈkaɾˠn̪ˠə/).
Does carnadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for carnadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does carnadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Carnadh can mean heaping or accumulation, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does carnadh change to charnadh or gcarnadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) carnadh becomes mo charnadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcarnadh (eclipsis).
How is carnadh related to carn?
Carn is both a noun meaning 'heap' or 'cairn' and a verb 'to heap'; carnadh is the verbal noun, used as in 'ag carnadh airgid', 'amassing money'.
