ceap
/capˠ/
The English verb "catch" is translated into Irish as ceap or beir ar.
Meaning: to capture or snare (verb)
Ways to say it
| Irish | IPA |
|---|---|
| ceap | /capˠ/ |
| beir ar |
Both forms are used to mean the act of capturing or snaring something.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb follows standard Irish conjugation patterns. For instance, ceapann sé translates to "he catches" or "he strikes".
How do you pronounce it?
/capˠ/
Did you know?
- The verb ceap also has a connection to the French word cèpe, referring to a type of mushroom, through a shared Latin root.
Example sentences for Irish are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Siobhán and Cian are discussing a plan to catch a wild rabbit.
- SiobhánAn bhfuil an ceap réidh, a Chian?Is the snare ready, Cian?
- CianTá, beidh muid in ann é a cheap.Yes, we will be able to catch it.
- SiobhánGo hiontach, tá an coinnic beag ansin.Great, the small rabbit is there.
- CianTóg an ceap go cúramach.Set the snare carefully.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “catch” translations and entries ceap, beir ar, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ar, beir, ceap, CC BY-SA 4.0.
