a chara

See also: achara, Achara, and achará

Irish

Etymology

Literally ‘O friend’.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ə ˈxaɾˠə/

Phrase

a chara (plural a chairde)

1. dear (formal or informal way of addressing the recipient in a letter’s opening line)

   A Phádraig, a chara,...

   Dear Patrick,...

   A chara,...

   Dear Sir/Madam,...