HeyRuaHow to say “moor” in Irish
- Irish:
- caorán
- English:
- moor, small sod of turf
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “kee-RAWN” /kiːˈɾˠaːn̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- caoráin (moors)
- Genitive singular:
- caoráin, an chaoráin (e.g. bóthar an chaoráin, the moor road)
- Genitive plural:
- caorán, na gcaorán (e.g. baint na gcaorán, the cutting of the sods of turf)
What does “caorán” mean?
“Caorán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- moor
- A stretch of open, boggy upland covered with heather and peat.Also: moorland, peat bog, heath, bog.
1 other meaning: small sod of turf
- 2small sod of turf
- A small lump or fragment of dry turf, often used for kindling a fire.Also: sod of turf, lump of turf, peat sod, fragment of turf.
“Caorán” with the article
The plural of moor in Irish is caoráin. Here is caorán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Caorán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using caorán, the Irish word for moor.
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Moor in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for moor?
The Irish for moor is caorán (pronounced “kee-RAWN”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is caoráin. Depending on context it can also mean small sod of turf.
How do you pronounce caorán in Irish?
Caorán is said like “kee-RAWN” (IPA /kiːˈɾˠaːn̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of moor in Irish?
The plural of caorán is caoráin; with the article, na caoráin means “the moors”. The genitive plural is caorán, as in baint na gcaorán (the cutting of the sods of turf).
Does caorán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Caorán can mean moor or small sod of turf, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does caorán change to chaorán or gcaorán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) caorán becomes mo chaorán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcaorán (eclipsis).
How is 'caorán' different from 'portach'?
'Portach' is a bog, especially one where turf is cut, while 'caorán' usually means open upland moor; 'caorán' can also mean a small sod of turf.
