HeyRuaHow to say “set of teeth” in Irish
- Irish:
- cár
- English:
- set of teeth, grin
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “kawr” /kaːɾˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- cáir, an cháir (e.g. fiacla an cháir, the teeth of the set)
What does “cár” mean?
“Cár” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- set of teeth
- The teeth of the mouth taken together, especially as seen when the mouth is open.Also: teeth, denture, mouth.
1 other meaning: grin
- 2grin
- A mouth drawn back showing the teeth, as in a grin or grimace.Also: grimace, snarl, bared teeth.
“Cár” with the article
Here is cár after the article (an t-alt).
“Cár” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cár, the Irish word for set of teeth.
Other nouns in Irish
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Set of teeth in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for set of teeth?
The Irish for set of teeth is cár (pronounced “kawr”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean grin.
How do you pronounce cár in Irish?
Cár is said like “kawr” (IPA /kaːɾˠ/).
Does cár have a plural?
No plural form is given for cár in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does cár have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cár can mean set of teeth or grin, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cár change to chár or gcár?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cár becomes mo chár (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcár (eclipsis).
How is 'cár' different from 'fiacail'?
'Fiacail' is a single tooth, while 'cár' is the whole set of teeth or the mouth showing them, as in 'cár bréige' (false teeth).
What does 'cár a chur ort féin' mean?
It means to make a face or grimace, for example 'chuir sí cár uirthi féin' (she grimaced).
