Irish Word of the Day
carr
/KAHR/ • noun — 6th of Jul, 2026
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Meaning: car; automobile
Examples
- Tá carr nua agam.
(I have a new car.) - An féidir liom do charr a úsáid?
(Can I use your car?) - Rinne mé an turas sa charr inné.
(I did the trip in the car yesterday.)
Synonyms
- gluaisteán
- veain
Carr is the everyday, informal word for a car in Irish. Gluaisteán is a more formal or written term; veain is used for a van. Use carr in conversation when referring to a private car.
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