HeyRuaHow to say “pony” in Irish
- Irish:
- capaillín
- English:
- pony, ketamine
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAP-uh-leen” /ˈkapˠəlʲiːnʲ/
- Plural:
- capaillíní (ponies)
- Genitive singular:
- capaillín, an chapaillín (e.g. diallait an chapaillín, the pony's saddle)
- Genitive plural:
- capaillíní, na gcapaillíní (e.g. seó capaillíní, pony show)
What does “capaillín” mean?
“Capaillín” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- pony
- A small horse, or a small breed of horse such as a Connemara pony.Also: little horse, small horse, foal.
1 other meaning: ketamine
- 2ketamine
- A slang name for the drug ketamine, a horse tranquilliser.Also: horse tranquilizer, Special K.
Other Irish words for pony: pónaí (pony)
“Capaillín” with the article
The plural of pony in Irish is capaillíní. Here is capaillín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Capaillín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using capaillín, the Irish word for pony.
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Pony in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pony?
The Irish for pony is capaillín (pronounced “KAP-uh-leen”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is capaillíní. Depending on context it can also mean ketamine.
How do you pronounce capaillín in Irish?
Capaillín is said like “KAP-uh-leen” (IPA /ˈkapˠəlʲiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of pony in Irish?
The plural of capaillín is capaillíní; with the article, na capaillíní means “the ponies”. The genitive plural is capaillíní, as in seó capaillíní (pony show).
Does capaillín have more than one meaning?
Yes. Capaillín can mean pony or ketamine, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does capaillín change to chapaillín or gcapaillín?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) capaillín becomes mo chapaillín (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcapaillín (eclipsis).
How is capaillín related to capall?
Capaillín is the diminutive of capall, horse, formed with the ending -ín, so it literally means little horse and is the usual word for pony.
What does capaillíní mean in 'seó capaillíní'?
It is the genitive plural, so seó capaillíní means a pony show.
