HeyRuaHow to say “quartet” in Irish
- Irish:
- ceathairéad
- English:
- quartet, quartet (piece)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KYA-hir-ayd” /ˈcahəɾʲeːd̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- ceathairéid (quartets)
- Genitive singular:
- ceathairéid, an cheathairéid (e.g. ceol an cheathairéid, the quartet's music)
- Genitive plural:
- ceathairéad, na gceathairéad (e.g. comórtas na gceathairéad, the quartets' competition)
What does “ceathairéad” mean?
“Ceathairéad” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- quartet
- A group of four, especially four musicians or singers who perform together.Also: foursome, group of four.
1 other meaning: quartet (piece)
- 2quartet (piece)
- A piece of music written for four voices or four instruments.Also: quartet, string quartet, piece for four.
“Ceathairéad” with the article
The plural of quartet in Irish is ceathairéid. Here is ceathairéad after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ceathairéad” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ceathairéad, the Irish word for quartet.
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Quartet in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for quartet?
The Irish for quartet is ceathairéad (pronounced “KYA-hir-ayd”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ceathairéid. Depending on context it can also mean quartet (piece).
How do you pronounce ceathairéad in Irish?
Ceathairéad is said like “KYA-hir-ayd” (IPA /ˈcahəɾʲeːd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of quartet in Irish?
The plural of ceathairéad is ceathairéid; with the article, na ceathairéid means “the quartets”. The genitive plural is ceathairéad, as in comórtas na gceathairéad (the quartets' competition).
Does ceathairéad have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ceathairéad can mean quartet or quartet (piece), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ceathairéad change to cheathairéad or gceathairéad?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ceathairéad becomes mo cheathairéad (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gceathairéad (eclipsis).
What are the Irish words for duet and trio?
A duet is 'dísréad' and a trio is 'triréad', following the same pattern as 'ceathairéad'.
Can 'ceathairéad' mean any group of four people?
It is mainly used in music, but it can describe a foursome generally; for four people in everyday speech 'ceathrar' is more usual.
