HeyRuaHow to say “plot” in Irish
- Irish:
- ceapóg
- English:
- plot, seedbed
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KYAP-ohg” /ˈcapˠoːɡ/
- Plural:
- ceapóga (plots)
- Genitive singular:
- ceapóige, na ceapóige (e.g. ag bun na ceapóige, at the bottom of the plot)
- Genitive plural:
- ceapóg, na gceapóg (e.g. cosán na gceapóg, the path between the plots)
What does “ceapóg” mean?
“Ceapóg” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- plot
- A small patch or plot of ground, especially one used for growing plants.Also: patch, plot of ground, bed.
“Ceapóg” with the article
The plural of plot in Irish is ceapóga. Here is ceapóg after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ceapóg” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ceapóg, the Irish word for plot.
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Plot in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for plot?
The Irish for plot is ceapóg (pronounced “KYAP-ohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is ceapóga. Depending on context it can also mean seedbed.
How do you pronounce ceapóg in Irish?
Ceapóg is said like “KYAP-ohg” (IPA /ˈcapˠoːɡ/).
What is the plural of plot in Irish?
The plural of ceapóg is ceapóga; with the article, na ceapóga means “the plots”. The genitive plural is ceapóg, as in cosán na gceapóg (the path between the plots).
Does ceapóg have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ceapóg can mean plot or seedbed, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ceapóg change to cheapóg or gceapóg?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ceapóg becomes mo cheapóg (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gceapóg (eclipsis).
How is 'ceapóg' different from 'garraí'?
A 'garraí' is a whole garden or field patch, while a 'ceapóg' is a small plot or bed within it.
