HeyRuaHow to say “accusative case” in Irish
- Irish:
- cuspóireach
- English:
- accusative case
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KUS-poh-rukh” /ˈkʊsˌpoːɾʲəx/
- Genitive singular:
- cuspóirigh, an chuspóirigh (e.g. foirm an chuspóirigh, the form of the accusative case)
What does “cuspóireach” mean?
- accusative case
- In grammar, the case of a noun or pronoun when it is the direct object of a verb.Also: objective case, case of the direct object, direct object case.
The same spelling has its own page as:
“Cuspóireach” with the article
Here is cuspóireach after the article (an t-alt).
“Cuspóireach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cuspóireach, the Irish word for accusative case.
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Accusative case in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for accusative case?
The Irish for accusative case is cuspóireach (pronounced “KUS-poh-rukh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce cuspóireach in Irish?
Cuspóireach is said like “KUS-poh-rukh” (IPA /ˈkʊsˌpoːɾʲəx/).
Does cuspóireach have a plural?
No plural form is given for cuspóireach in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does cuspóireach have more than one meaning?
Cuspóireach also has its own entry as an adjective meaning objective.
Why does cuspóireach change to chuspóireach or gcuspóireach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cuspóireach becomes mo chuspóireach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcuspóireach (eclipsis).
How is 'cuspóireach' different from 'cuspóir'?
'Cuspóir' means an aim or, in grammar, the object of a verb, while 'an cuspóireach' is the case form used for that object.
