HeyRuaHow to say “pump” in Irish
- Irish:
- caidéal
- English:
- pump
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAD-yayl” /ˈkadʲeːl̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- caidéil (pumps)
- Genitive singular:
- caidéil, an chaidéil (e.g. lámh an chaidéil, handle of the pump)
- Genitive plural:
- caidéal, na gcaidéal (e.g. díoltóir caidéal, a pump seller)
What does “caidéal” mean?
- pump
- A device that moves liquid or air by suction or pressure, such as a water pump or a bicycle pump.Also: water pump, bicycle pump, air pump.
“Caidéal” with the article
The plural of pump in Irish is caidéil. Here is caidéal after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Caidéal” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using caidéal, the Irish word for pump.
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Pump in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pump?
The Irish for pump is caidéal (pronounced “KAD-yayl”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is caidéil.
How do you pronounce caidéal in Irish?
Caidéal is said like “KAD-yayl” (IPA /ˈkadʲeːl̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of pump in Irish?
The plural of caidéal is caidéil; with the article, na caidéil means “the pumps”. The genitive plural is caidéal, as in díoltóir caidéal (a pump seller).
Why does caidéal change to chaidéal or gcaidéal?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) caidéal becomes mo chaidéal (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcaidéal (eclipsis).
How do I say 'pump up a tyre' in Irish?
Use the verb 'caidéalaigh' or say 'aer a chur sa bhonn'; the tool itself is 'caidéal'.
