HeyRuaHow to say “tie” in Irish
- Irish:
- carbhat
- English:
- tie
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAR-uh-vat” /ˈkaɾˠəwat̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- carbhait (ties)
- Genitive singular:
- carbhait, an charbhait (e.g. dath an charbhait, the colour of the tie)
- Genitive plural:
- carbhat, na gcarbhat (e.g. raca na gcarbhat, the tie rack)
What does “carbhat” mean?
- tie
- A long narrow piece of cloth worn around the neck under a shirt collar and knotted at the front.Also: necktie, cravat.
“Carbhat” with the article
The plural of tie in Irish is carbhait. Here is carbhat after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Carbhat” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using carbhat, the Irish word for tie.
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Tie in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for tie?
The Irish for tie is carbhat (pronounced “KAR-uh-vat”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is carbhait.
How do you pronounce carbhat in Irish?
Carbhat is said like “KAR-uh-vat” (IPA /ˈkaɾˠəwat̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of tie in Irish?
The plural of carbhat is carbhait; with the article, na carbhait means “the ties”. The genitive plural is carbhat, as in raca na gcarbhat (the tie rack).
Why does carbhat change to charbhat or gcarbhat?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) carbhat becomes mo charbhat (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcarbhat (eclipsis).
How do I say 'bow tie' in Irish?
A bow tie is 'carbhat cuachóige', from 'cuachóg', a bow.
Which verb do I use for wearing a tie?
Use 'caith', as in 'Caitheann sé carbhat', or 'cuir ort' for putting it on: 'Cuir ort do charbhat'.
