HeyRuaHow to say “sandwich” in Irish
- Irish:
- ceapaire
- English:
- sandwich, piece of bread and butter
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KYAP-uh-ruh” /ˈcapˠəɾʲə/
- Plural:
- ceapairí (sandwiches)
- Genitive singular:
- ceapaire, an cheapaire (e.g. praghas an cheapaire, the price of the sandwich)
- Genitive plural:
- ceapairí, na gceapairí (e.g. praghas na gceapairí, the price of the sandwiches)
What does “ceapaire” mean?
“Ceapaire” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- sandwich
- Two slices of bread with a filling such as cheese or meat between them.Also: sandwiches, sarnie, butty.
1 other meaning: piece of bread and butter
- 2piece of bread and butter
- A slice of bread spread with butter; older or regional use also covers a flat cake.Also: bread and butter, slice of bread, flat cake.
“Ceapaire” with the article
The plural of sandwich in Irish is ceapairí. Here is ceapaire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ceapaire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ceapaire, the Irish word for sandwich.
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Sandwich in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sandwich?
The Irish for sandwich is ceapaire (pronounced “KYAP-uh-ruh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ceapairí. Depending on context it can also mean piece of bread and butter.
How do you pronounce ceapaire in Irish?
Ceapaire is said like “KYAP-uh-ruh” (IPA /ˈcapˠəɾʲə/).
What is the plural of sandwich in Irish?
The plural of ceapaire is ceapairí; with the article, na ceapairí means “the sandwiches”. The genitive plural is ceapairí, as in praghas na gceapairí (the price of the sandwiches).
Does ceapaire have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ceapaire can mean sandwich or piece of bread and butter, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ceapaire change to cheapaire or gceapaire?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ceapaire becomes mo cheapaire (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gceapaire (eclipsis).
How do I say a ham or cheese sandwich?
Put the filling in the genitive after ceapaire: ceapaire liamháis (ham sandwich), ceapaire cáise (cheese sandwich).
