HeyRuaHow to say “sandal” in Irish
- Irish:
- cuarán
- English:
- sandal, brogue
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOO-uh-rawn” /ˈkuəɾˠaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- cuaráin (sandals)
- Genitive singular:
- cuaráin, an chuaráin (e.g. strapa an chuaráin, the strap of the sandal)
- Genitive plural:
- cuarán, na gcuarán (e.g. strapaí na gcuarán, the straps of the sandals)
What does “cuarán” mean?
“Cuarán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- sandal
- An open shoe made of a sole held on the foot with straps.Also: open shoe, flip-flop.
1 other meaning: brogue
- 2brogue
- A simple shoe of untanned hide worn in former times in Ireland.Also: hide shoe, rawhide shoe.
“Cuarán” with the article
The plural of sandal in Irish is cuaráin. Here is cuarán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cuarán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cuarán, the Irish word for sandal.
Other nouns in Irish
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Sandal in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sandal?
The Irish for sandal is cuarán (pronounced “KOO-uh-rawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cuaráin. Depending on context it can also mean brogue.
How do you pronounce cuarán in Irish?
Cuarán is said like “KOO-uh-rawn” (IPA /ˈkuəɾˠaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of sandal in Irish?
The plural of cuarán is cuaráin; with the article, na cuaráin means “the sandals”. The genitive plural is cuarán, as in strapaí na gcuarán (the straps of the sandals).
Does cuarán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cuarán can mean sandal or brogue, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cuarán change to chuarán or gcuarán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cuarán becomes mo chuarán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcuarán (eclipsis).
Is 'cuarán' the same as 'bróg'?
No, 'bróg' is a general word for a shoe, while 'cuarán' is a sandal or, historically, a simple hide shoe.
