HeyRuaHow to say “quarry” in Irish
- Irish:
- cairéal
- English:
- quarry
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAR-ay-ul” /ˈkaɾʲeːl̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- cairéil (quarries)
- Genitive singular:
- cairéil, an chairéil (e.g. úinéir an chairéil, owner of the quarry)
- Genitive plural:
- cairéal, na gcairéal (e.g. oibrithe cairéal, quarry workers)
What does “cairéal” mean?
- quarry
- A large open pit where stone, slate or gravel is dug or cut out of the ground.Also: stone quarry, pit, gravel pit.
“Cairéal” with the article
The plural of quarry in Irish is cairéil. Here is cairéal after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cairéal” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cairéal, the Irish word for quarry.
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Quarry in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for quarry?
The Irish for quarry is cairéal (pronounced “KAR-ay-ul”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cairéil.
How do you pronounce cairéal in Irish?
Cairéal is said like “KAR-ay-ul” (IPA /ˈkaɾʲeːl̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of quarry in Irish?
The plural of cairéal is cairéil; with the article, na cairéil means “the quarries”. The genitive plural is cairéal, as in oibrithe cairéal (quarry workers).
Why does cairéal change to chairéal or gcairéal?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cairéal becomes mo chairéal (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcairéal (eclipsis).
Is 'cairéal' the same as 'mianach'?
No. A 'cairéal' is an open quarry for stone, while 'mianach' is a mine, usually underground, for ore or minerals.
