HeyRuaHow to say “Kerryman” in Irish
- Irish:
- Ciarraíoch
- English:
- Kerryman
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KEER-ee-ukh” /ˈciəɾˠiːəx/
- Plural:
- Ciarraígh (Kerrymen)
- Genitive singular:
- Ciarraígh, an Chiarraígh (e.g. teach an Chiarraígh, the Kerryman's house)
- Genitive plural:
- Ciarraíoch, na gCiarraíoch (e.g. foireann na gCiarraíoch, the Kerrymen's team)
What does “Ciarraíoch” mean?
- Kerryman
- A person who comes from County Kerry.Also: Kerry person, native of Kerry.
“Ciarraíoch” with the article
The plural of Kerryman in Irish is Ciarraígh. Here is Ciarraíoch after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ciarraíoch” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Ciarraíoch, the Irish word for Kerryman.
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Kerryman in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Kerryman?
The Irish for Kerryman is Ciarraíoch (pronounced “KEER-ee-ukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is Ciarraígh.
How do you pronounce Ciarraíoch in Irish?
Ciarraíoch is said like “KEER-ee-ukh” (IPA /ˈciəɾˠiːəx/).
What is the plural of Kerryman in Irish?
The plural of Ciarraíoch is Ciarraígh; with the article, na Ciarraígh means “the Kerrymen”. The genitive plural is Ciarraíoch, as in foireann na gCiarraíoch (the Kerrymen's team).
Why does Ciarraíoch change to Chiarraíoch or gCiarraíoch?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) Ciarraíoch becomes mo Chiarraíoch (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gCiarraíoch (eclipsis).
How is 'Ciarraíoch' related to the county name?
It is formed from 'Ciarraí' (Kerry) with the suffix '-ach', just as 'Corcaíoch' comes from 'Corcaigh'.
Can it be used as an adjective?
Yes, 'Ciarraíoch' also means 'of Kerry', as in 'fear Ciarraíoch', a Kerry man.
