HeyRuaHow to say “back bench” in Irish
- Irish:
- cúlbhinse
- English:
- back bench
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOOL-vin-shuh” /ˈkuːlˌvʲɪnʲʃə/
- Plural:
- cúlbhinsí (back benches)
- Genitive singular:
- cúlbhinse, an chúlbhinse (e.g. Teachtaí an chúlbhinse, backbench deputies)
- Genitive plural:
- cúlbhinsí, na gcúlbhinsí (e.g. guth na gcúlbhinsí, the voice of the back benches)
What does “cúlbhinse” mean?
- back bench
- A back seat or bench, especially the seats in parliament where members without government or front-bench office sit.Also: backbench, back seat.
“Cúlbhinse” with the article
The plural of back bench in Irish is cúlbhinsí. Here is cúlbhinse after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cúlbhinse” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cúlbhinse, the Irish word for back bench.
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Back bench in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for back bench?
The Irish for back bench is cúlbhinse (pronounced “KOOL-vin-shuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cúlbhinsí.
How do you pronounce cúlbhinse in Irish?
Cúlbhinse is said like “KOOL-vin-shuh” (IPA /ˈkuːlˌvʲɪnʲʃə/).
What is the plural of back bench in Irish?
The plural of cúlbhinse is cúlbhinsí; with the article, na cúlbhinsí means “the back benches”. The genitive plural is cúlbhinsí, as in guth na gcúlbhinsí (the voice of the back benches).
Why does cúlbhinse change to chúlbhinse or gcúlbhinse?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cúlbhinse becomes mo chúlbhinse (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcúlbhinse (eclipsis).
How do you say 'backbencher' in Irish?
Use Teachta cúlbhinse, a backbench deputy, or simply say someone is ar an gcúlbhinse.
