HeyRuaHow to say “stag” in Irish
- Irish:
- carria
- English:
- stag
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAR-ee-uh” /ˈkaɾˠiə/
- Plural:
- carrianna (stags)
- Genitive singular:
- carria, an charria (e.g. adharca an charria, the stag's antlers)
- Genitive plural:
- carrianna, na gcarrianna (e.g. tréad na gcarrianna, the herd of stags)
What does “carria” mean?
- stag
- An adult male deer, especially a red deer with large antlers.Also: hart, male deer, deer.
“Carria” with the article
The plural of stag in Irish is carrianna. Here is carria after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Carria” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using carria, the Irish word for stag.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Stag in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for stag?
The Irish for stag is carria (pronounced “KAR-ee-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is carrianna.
How do you pronounce carria in Irish?
Carria is said like “KAR-ee-uh” (IPA /ˈkaɾˠiə/).
What is the plural of stag in Irish?
The plural of carria is carrianna; with the article, na carrianna means “the stags”. The genitive plural is carrianna, as in tréad na gcarrianna (the herd of stags).
Why does carria change to charria or gcarria?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) carria becomes mo charria (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcarria (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'carria' and 'fia'?
'Fia' is the general word for a deer, while 'carria' specifically means a stag, a male deer; a female deer is 'eilit'.
