HeyRuaHow to say “backing” in Irish
- Irish:
- cúltaca
- English:
- backing, reserve, substitute, backup
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOOL-tak-uh” /ˈkuːlˌt̪ˠakə/
- Plural:
- cúltacaí
- Genitive singular:
- cúltaca, an chúltaca (e.g. fórsa cúltaca, reserve force)
- Genitive plural:
- cúltacaí, na gcúltacaí (e.g. tacaíocht na gcúltacaí, the support of the backers)
What does “cúltaca” mean?
“Cúltaca” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- backing
- Support or backing given to a person or cause.Also: support, backup.
3 other meanings: reserve or substitute or backup
- 2reserve
- Something kept in reserve, such as reserve forces, funds or supplies.Also: reserves, reserve force, standby.
- 3substitute
- A reserve player who can come on in place of another in a team.Also: sub, reserve player.
- 4backup
- A backup copy of computer data kept in case the original is lost.Also: backup copy.
Other Irish words for backing: tacaíocht (support), cúlú (reversing)
“Cúltaca” with the article
The plural of backing in Irish is cúltacaí. Here is cúltaca after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cúltaca” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cúltaca, the Irish word for backing.
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Backing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for backing?
The Irish for backing is cúltaca (pronounced “KOOL-tak-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cúltacaí. Depending on context it can also mean reserve or substitute or backup.
How do you pronounce cúltaca in Irish?
Cúltaca is said like “KOOL-tak-uh” (IPA /ˈkuːlˌt̪ˠakə/).
What is the plural of backing in Irish?
The plural of cúltaca is cúltacaí; with the article, it is na cúltacaí. The genitive plural is cúltacaí, as in tacaíocht na gcúltacaí (the support of the backers).
Does cúltaca have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cúltaca can mean backing, reserve, substitute or backup, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cúltaca change to chúltaca or gcúltaca?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cúltaca becomes mo chúltaca (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcúltaca (eclipsis).
What is the difference between cúltaca and tacaíocht?
Tacaíocht is general support, while cúltaca suggests backing held behind someone, or something kept in reserve, such as a fórsa cúltaca or a substitute player.
How do I say something is in reserve?
Use i gcúltaca, as in tá airgead i gcúltaca agam, I have money in reserve.
