HeyRuaHow to say “accomplice” in Irish
- Irish:
- cúlpháirtí
- English:
- accomplice
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOOL-faar-tee” /ˈkuːlˌfˠaːɾˠtʲiː/
- Plural:
- cúlpháirtithe (accomplices)
- Genitive singular:
- cúlpháirtí, an chúlpháirtí (e.g. ainm an chúlpháirtí, the accomplice's name)
- Genitive plural:
- cúlpháirtithe, na gcúlpháirtithe (e.g. liosta na gcúlpháirtithe, the list of accomplices)
What does “cúlpháirtí” mean?
- accomplice
- A person who helps another to commit a crime or wrongdoing, usually behind the scenes.Also: accessory, confederate, partner in crime.
“Cúlpháirtí” with the article
The plural of accomplice in Irish is cúlpháirtithe. Here is cúlpháirtí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cúlpháirtí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cúlpháirtí, the Irish word for accomplice.
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Accomplice in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for accomplice?
The Irish for accomplice is cúlpháirtí (pronounced “KOOL-faar-tee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cúlpháirtithe.
How do you pronounce cúlpháirtí in Irish?
Cúlpháirtí is said like “KOOL-faar-tee” (IPA /ˈkuːlˌfˠaːɾˠtʲiː/).
What is the plural of accomplice in Irish?
The plural of cúlpháirtí is cúlpháirtithe; with the article, na cúlpháirtithe means “the accomplices”. The genitive plural is cúlpháirtithe, as in liosta na gcúlpháirtithe (the list of accomplices).
Why does cúlpháirtí change to chúlpháirtí or gcúlpháirtí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cúlpháirtí becomes mo chúlpháirtí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcúlpháirtí (eclipsis).
How is 'cúlpháirtí' different from 'páirtí'?
'Páirtí' is a partner or a political party in general, while 'cúlpháirtí' (literally a 'back partner') is an accomplice in wrongdoing.
