HeyRuaHow to say “appropriate” in Irish
- Irish:
- cuí
- English:
- appropriate, due
- Word type:
- adjective
- More appropriate:
- níos cuí
- Most appropriate:
- is cuí
- Pronunciation:
- “kwee” /kˠiː/
What does “cuí” mean?
“Cuí” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- appropriate
- Suitable or fitting for a particular situation or purpose.Also: suitable, fitting, proper, apt, relevant.
1 other meaning: due
- 2due
- Owed or deserved, as in proper respect or attention.Also: proper, rightful.
Other Irish adjectives for appropriate: iomchuí (appropriate), fóirsteanach (suitable), feiliúnach (suitable)
“Cuí” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is cuí after freagra (answer, masculine), after aidhm (aim, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
After a feminine noun the adjective gets a séimhiú, an h after its first letter: aidhm chuí. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: freagra cuí.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, cuí. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant; after other plurals it does not: aidhmeanna cuí.
More appropriate, most appropriate, very appropriate
Bheadh an focal sin níos cuí sa chomhthéacs seo. That word would be more appropriate in this context.
| more appropriate | níos cuí | in the past tense: ní ba chuí |
|---|---|---|
| most appropriate | is cuí | in the past tense: ba chuí |
| as appropriate as | chomh cuí le | no change after chomh |
| very appropriate | an-chuí | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too appropriate | róchuí | ró- lenites |
“Cuí” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
More everyday Irish adjectives to learn next.
Appropriate in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for appropriate?
The Irish for appropriate is cuí (pronounced “kwee”). It comes after the noun: freagra cuí, an appropriate answer; aidhm chuí, an appropriate aim.
How do you say more appropriate and most appropriate in Irish?
níos cuí is more appropriate and is cuí is most appropriate. In the past tense they become ní ba chuí and ba chuí.
Why does cuí become chuí?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So aidhm chuí (an appropriate aim) but freagra cuí (an appropriate answer), because freagra is masculine.
How do you say very appropriate in Irish?
an-chuí. Too appropriate is róchuí, and as appropriate as is chomh cuí le.
Does cuí have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cuí can mean appropriate or due, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'cuí' and 'oiriúnach'?
Both mean suitable; 'cuí' is more formal and often means fitting or proper, as in 'mar is cuí', while 'oiriúnach' is the everyday word for suitable, as in 'éadaí oiriúnacha'.
How do I say 'inappropriate'?
Use 'míchuí', for example 'iompar míchuí', inappropriate behaviour.
