Port in Irish (Calafort): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for port?

The Irish for port is calafort (pronounced “KAL-uh-fort”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is calafoirt. Depending on context it can also mean harbour.

Q: What is the plural of port in Irish?

The plural of calafort is calafoirt; with the article, na calafoirt means “the ports”. The genitive plural is calafort, as in údaráis na gcalafort (the port authorities).

Q: Does calafort have more than one meaning?

Yes. Calafort can mean port or harbour, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “port” in Irish

Irish:: calafort
English:: port, harbour
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “KAL-uh-fort” /ˈkal̪ˠəfˠɔɾˠt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: calafoirt (ports)
Genitive singular:: calafoirt, an chalafoirt (e.g. údarás an chalafoirt, the port authority)
Genitive plural:: calafort, na gcalafort (e.g. údaráis na gcalafort, the port authorities)

What does “calafort” mean?

“Calafort” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

port: A town or place on the coast where ships load and unload goods and passengers.Also: harbour, seaport, harbor.

1 other meaning: harbour

2harbour: A sheltered area of water where ships and boats can anchor safely.Also: haven, harbor, anchorage.

“Calafort” with the article

The plural of port in Irish is calafoirt. Here is calafort after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an calafort

the port

No change after an

na calafoirt

the ports

Plural: no change after na

“Calafort” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using calafort, the Irish word for port.

Tá calafort mór i mBaile Átha Cliath.

There is a big port in Dublin.

Shroich an long an calafort ar maidin.

The ship reached the port in the morning.

D'oibrigh m'athair sa chalafort ar feadh blianta.

My father worked in the port for years.

Bhí bád iascaigh ag fanacht i gcalafort Ros an Mhíl.

A fishing boat was waiting in Rossaveal harbour.

Tá geataí an chalafoirt dúnta anocht.

The port gates are closed tonight.

Tá roinnt calafort tábhachtach ar chósta na hÉireann.

There are several important ports on the Irish coast.

Thug sé cuairt ar a chalafort dúchais.

He visited his home port.

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Port in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for port?

The Irish for port is calafort (pronounced “KAL-uh-fort”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is calafoirt. Depending on context it can also mean harbour.

How do you pronounce calafort in Irish?

Calafort is said like “KAL-uh-fort” (IPA /ˈkal̪ˠəfˠɔɾˠt̪ˠ/).

What is the plural of port in Irish?

The plural of calafort is calafoirt; with the article, na calafoirt means “the ports”. The genitive plural is calafort, as in údaráis na gcalafort (the port authorities).

Does calafort have more than one meaning?

Yes. Calafort can mean port or harbour, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does calafort change to chalafort or gcalafort?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) calafort becomes mo chalafort (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcalafort (eclipsis).

What is the difference between 'calafort' and 'cuan'?

'Cuan' is a natural bay or harbour, while 'calafort' is a port with facilities for ships, such as Calafort Bhaile Átha Cliath (Dublin Port).

Port in Irish (Calafort): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage