HeyRuaHow to say “plough (constellation)” in Irish
- Irish:
- camchéachta
- English:
- plough (constellation)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOWM-khay-akh-tuh” /ˈkaumˌxeːxt̪ˠə/
- Genitive singular:
- camchéachta, an chamchéachta (e.g. réaltaí an Chamchéachta, the stars of the Plough)
What does “camchéachta” mean?
- plough (constellation)
- The Plough, the group of seven bright stars in the northern sky, also called the Big Dipper or Ursa Major.Also: plough, big dipper, great bear, Ursa Major, constellation.
“Camchéachta” with the article
Here is camchéachta after the article (an t-alt).
“Camchéachta” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using camchéachta, the Irish word for plough (constellation).
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Plough (constellation) in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for plough (constellation)?
The Irish for plough (constellation) is camchéachta (pronounced “KOWM-khay-akh-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce camchéachta in Irish?
Camchéachta is said like “KOWM-khay-akh-tuh” (IPA /ˈkaumˌxeːxt̪ˠə/).
Does camchéachta have a plural?
No plural form is given for camchéachta in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does camchéachta change to chamchéachta or gcamchéachta?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) camchéachta becomes mo chamchéachta (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcamchéachta (eclipsis).
Is 'camchéachta' the same as 'céachta'?
No: 'céachta' is an ordinary plough for farming, while 'an Camchéachta' (literally 'crooked plough') is the name of the constellation.
