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Qatar in Irish (Catar): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for Qatar is Catar, a feminine noun.
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How to say “Qatar” in Irish

Irish:
Catar
English:
Qatar
Word type:
noun
Gender:
feminine
Pronunciation:
“KAH-tar”  /ˈkat̪ˠəɾˠ/
Various forms
Genitive singular:
Catar (e.g. príomhchathair Catar, the capital of Qatar)

What does “Catar” mean?

Qatar
Qatar is a country on a peninsula in the Persian Gulf, in the Middle East.Also: State of Qatar.

“Catar” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using Catar, the Irish word for Qatar.

Tá Catar suite sa Mheánoirthear.
Qatar is located in the Middle East.
Chaith mo dheartháir bliain ag obair i gCatar.
My brother spent a year working in Qatar.
Is í Doha príomhchathair Catar.
Doha is the capital of Qatar.
Bíonn sé an-te i gCatar sa samhradh.
It is very hot in Qatar in summer.
Bhí Corn an Domhain ar siúl i gCatar.
The World Cup was held in Qatar.
Tá Catar saibhir mar gheall ar ola agus gás.
Qatar is rich because of oil and gas.
D'eitlíomar trí Chatar ar an mbealach chun na hAstráile.
We flew through Qatar on the way to Australia.

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Qatar in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for Qatar?

The Irish for Qatar is Catar (pronounced “KAH-tar”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce Catar in Irish?

Catar is said like “KAH-tar” (IPA /ˈkat̪ˠəɾˠ/).

Does Catar have a plural?

No. Catar is a name, so it is used in the singular only.

Do you use the article with Catar?

No, Catar is used without the article: i gCatar means 'in Qatar' and muintir Catar means 'the people of Qatar'.

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