accordion in Irish

accordion in Irish is cairdín, acordán — accordion means a boxy musical instrument with folding bellows, played by pressing buttons or keys while squeezing air through it.

accordion in Irish

cairdín

noun

A box-shaped musical instrument played by compressing or expanding its bellows while pressing its buttons or its keys, causing pallets to open, which allow air to flow across strips of brass or steel (reeds).

acordán

noun

What does "accordion" mean?

noun A boxy musical instrument with folding bellows, played by pressing buttons or keys while squeezing air through it.
"He played a lively tune on the accordion at the street festival."
noun A user-interface element made of sections that expand and collapse, similar to the instrument's folds.
"Click each heading to expand the accordion and reveal more details."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

accordion in a sentence

He played a lively tune on the accordion at the street festival.
Click each heading to expand the accordion and reveal more details.

Similar words in Irish

piano accordion

Common Irish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "accordion" in Irish?

"accordion" in Irish is cairdín, acordán. accordion means: A boxy musical instrument with folding bellows, played by pressing buttons or keys while squeezing air through it.

How do you use "accordion" in a sentence?

Example: "He played a lively tune on the accordion at the street festival." In Irish, "accordion" is cairdín, acordán.

Are there other ways to say "accordion" in Irish?

Yes — Irish has 2 translations listed for "accordion": cairdín, acordán.

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