HeyRuaHow to say “bay window” in Irish
- Irish:
- cuasfhuinneog
- English:
- bay window
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KOOS-in-yohg” /ˈkuəsˌɪnʲoːɡ/
- Plural:
- cuasfhuinneoga (bay windows)
- Genitive singular:
- cuasfhuinneoige, na cuasfhuinneoige (e.g. cuirtíní na cuasfhuinneoige, the curtains of the bay window)
- Genitive plural:
- cuasfhuinneog, na gcuasfhuinneog (e.g. tithe cuasfhuinneog, houses with bay windows)
What does “cuasfhuinneog” mean?
- bay window
- A window that projects outwards from the wall of a building, forming a recess inside the room.Also: oriel window, bow window, recessed window.
“Cuasfhuinneog” with the article
The plural of bay window in Irish is cuasfhuinneoga. Here is cuasfhuinneog after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cuasfhuinneog” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cuasfhuinneog, the Irish word for bay window.
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Bay window in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bay window?
The Irish for bay window is cuasfhuinneog (pronounced “KOOS-in-yohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is cuasfhuinneoga.
How do you pronounce cuasfhuinneog in Irish?
Cuasfhuinneog is said like “KOOS-in-yohg” (IPA /ˈkuəsˌɪnʲoːɡ/).
What is the plural of bay window in Irish?
The plural of cuasfhuinneog is cuasfhuinneoga; with the article, na cuasfhuinneoga means “the bay windows”. The genitive plural is cuasfhuinneog, as in tithe cuasfhuinneog (houses with bay windows).
Why does cuasfhuinneog change to chuasfhuinneog or gcuasfhuinneog?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cuasfhuinneog becomes mo chuasfhuinneog (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcuasfhuinneog (eclipsis).
How is 'cuasfhuinneog' formed?
It combines 'cuas' (recess, cavity) with 'fuinneog' (window), and the f is lenited and silent in the compound.
