HeyRuaHow to say “sheep” in Irish
- Irish:
- caora
- English:
- sheep
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fifth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KEE-ruh” /ˈkiːɾˠə/
- Plural:
- caoirigh (sheep)
- Genitive singular:
- caorach, na caorach (e.g. olann na caorach, the sheep's wool)
- Genitive plural:
- caorach, na gcaorach (e.g. tréad na gcaorach, the flock of sheep)
What does “caora” mean?
- sheep
- A farm animal with a thick woolly coat, kept for its wool and meat.Also: ewe, lamb, flock animal.
“Caora” with the article
The plural of sheep in Irish is caoirigh. Here is caora after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Caora” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using caora, the Irish word for sheep.
Other nouns in Irish
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Sheep in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sheep?
The Irish for sheep is caora (pronounced “KEE-ruh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is caoirigh.
How do you pronounce caora in Irish?
Caora is said like “KEE-ruh” (IPA /ˈkiːɾˠə/).
What is the plural of sheep in Irish?
The plural of caora is caoirigh; with the article, na caoirigh means “the sheep”. The genitive plural is caorach, as in tréad na gcaorach (the flock of sheep).
Why does caora change to chaora or gcaora?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) caora becomes mo chaora (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcaora (eclipsis).
What is the Irish for a ram and a lamb?
A ram is 'reithe' and a lamb is 'uan'; 'caora' covers sheep in general and also a ewe.
How do I say 'mutton' in Irish?
Use 'feoil caorach', literally 'meat of sheep', while lamb meat is 'uaineoil'.
