HeyRuaHow to say “appearance” in Irish
- Irish:
- cuma
- English:
- appearance, shape, manner
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KUM-uh” /ˈkʊmˠə/
- Plural:
- cumaí (appearances)
- Genitive singular:
- cuma, na cuma (e.g. athrú cuma, a change of appearance)
- Genitive plural:
- cumaí, na gcumaí (e.g. éagsúlacht na gcumaí, the variety of appearances)
What does “cuma” mean?
“Cuma” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- appearance
- The way someone or something looks, especially as a sign of its state or condition.Also: look, aspect, air.
“Is cuma liom”: I don't mind
Is cuma liom is I don't mind, I don't care, and is cuma on its own is never mind.
Is cuma liom. I don't mind.
Is cuma liom faoin aimsir. I don't care about the weather.
Similar phrases: is maith liom (I like), is dóigh liom (I think).
“Cuma” with the article
The plural of appearance in Irish is cumaí. Here is cuma after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cuma” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cuma, the Irish word for appearance.
Other nouns in Irish
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Phrases with “cuma”
Appearance in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for appearance?
The Irish for appearance is cuma (pronounced “KUM-uh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is cumaí. Depending on context it can also mean shape or manner.
How do you say I don't mind in Irish?
Is cuma liom. Do you mind? is An cuma leat?, and I wouldn't mind is Ba chuma liom. Never mind on its own is simply Is cuma.
How do you say I don't care in Irish?
Is cuma liom, or Is cuma liom faoi… for I don't care about… Said sharply, Is cuma liom is I couldn't care less.
How do you pronounce cuma in Irish?
Cuma is said like “KUM-uh” (IPA /ˈkʊmˠə/).
What is the plural of appearance in Irish?
The plural of cuma is cumaí; with the article, na cumaí means “the appearances”. The genitive plural is cumaí, as in éagsúlacht na gcumaí (the variety of appearances).
Does cuma have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cuma can mean appearance, shape or manner, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cuma change to chuma or gcuma?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cuma becomes mo chuma (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcuma (eclipsis).
What does 'Is cuma liom' mean?
'Is cuma liom' means 'I don't care' or 'it's all the same to me'; 'Is cuma' alone means 'it doesn't matter'.
How do I say something looks a certain way?
Use 'tá cuma ... ar': 'Tá cuma thuirseach air' means 'He looks tired'.
