HeyRuaHow to say “mutton” in Irish
- Irish:
- caoireoil
- English:
- mutton
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KEER-ohl” /ˈkiːɾʲoːlʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- caoireola, na caoireola (e.g. stobhach caoireola, mutton stew)
What does “caoireoil” mean?
- mutton
- The meat of a sheep, especially an adult sheep, used as food.Also: sheep meat, lamb meat.
“Caoireoil” with the article
Here is caoireoil after the article (an t-alt).
an chaoireoil
the mutton
Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)
“Caoireoil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using caoireoil, the Irish word for mutton.
Is maith liom caoireoil rósta.
I like roast mutton.
Cheannaigh mé caoireoil ag an mbúistéir inniu.
I bought mutton at the butcher's today.
Tá an chaoireoil seo an-bhog.
This mutton is very tender.
Rinne m'athair stobhach caoireola don dinnéar.
My father made mutton stew for dinner.
Cuir an chaoireoil san oigheann ar feadh dhá uair.
Put the mutton in the oven for two hours.
Tá blas láidir ar an gcaoireoil.
Mutton has a strong flavour.
Ar mhaith leat píosa caoireola?
Would you like a piece of mutton?
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Mutton in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for mutton?
The Irish for mutton is caoireoil (pronounced “KEER-ohl”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce caoireoil in Irish?
Caoireoil is said like “KEER-ohl” (IPA /ˈkiːɾʲoːlʲ/).
Does caoireoil have a plural?
No plural form is given for caoireoil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does caoireoil change to chaoireoil or gcaoireoil?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) caoireoil becomes mo chaoireoil (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcaoireoil (eclipsis).
What is the difference between caoireoil and uaineoil?
Caoireoil is mutton, meat from an adult sheep (caora + feoil), while uaineoil is lamb, meat from a young sheep (uan + feoil).
