HeyRuaHow to say “accusation” in Irish
- Irish:
- cúiseamh
- English:
- accusation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- cúisigh, to accuse (ag cúiseamh, accusing)
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOO-shuv” /ˈkuːʃəw/
- Plural:
- cúisimh (accusations)
- Genitive singular:
- cúisimh, an chúisimh (e.g. téarmaí an chúisimh, the terms of the charge)
- Genitive plural:
- cúiseamh, na gcúiseamh (e.g. séanadh na gcúiseamh, the denial of the charges)
What does “cúiseamh” mean?
- accusation
- The act of formally accusing or charging someone with an offence; the verbal noun of the verb 'cúisigh'.Also: charge, indictment, accusing, charging.
“Cúiseamh” as a verbal noun
After ag, cúiseamh means accusing: it is the verbal noun of the verb cúisigh (to accuse). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Cúiseamh” with the article
The plural of accusation in Irish is cúisimh. Here is cúiseamh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cúiseamh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cúiseamh, the Irish word for accusation.
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Accusation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for accusation?
The Irish for accusation is cúiseamh (pronounced “KOO-shuv”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cúisimh.
How do you pronounce cúiseamh in Irish?
Cúiseamh is said like “KOO-shuv” (IPA /ˈkuːʃəw/).
What is the plural of accusation in Irish?
The plural of cúiseamh is cúisimh; with the article, na cúisimh means “the accusations”. The genitive plural is cúiseamh, as in séanadh na gcúiseamh (the denial of the charges).
Why does cúiseamh change to chúiseamh or gcúiseamh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cúiseamh becomes mo chúiseamh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcúiseamh (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'cúiseamh' and 'cúis'?
'Cúis' means a cause, reason or legal case, while 'cúiseamh' is the act of charging someone, the accusation itself. Both come from the same root, and the verb is 'cúisigh'.
