HeyRuaHow to say “bundle” in Irish
- Irish:
- cual
- English:
- bundle, heap
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “koo-ul” /kuəlˠ/
- Plural:
- cuail (bundles)
- Genitive singular:
- cuail, an chuail (e.g. meáchan an chuail, the weight of the bundle)
- Genitive plural:
- cual, na gcual (e.g. ag iompar cual, carrying bundles)
What does “cual” mean?
“Cual” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- bundle
- A bundle of sticks or firewood tied or gathered together.Also: faggot, bundle of sticks, firewood bundle.
1 other meaning: heap
- 2heap
- A pile or heap of things lying together.Also: pile, stack.
Other Irish words for bundle: beart (bundle), burla (bundle), ceangaltán (bundle), paca (pack)
“Cual” with the article
The plural of bundle in Irish is cuail. Here is cual after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cual” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cual, the Irish word for bundle.
Other nouns in Irish
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Bundle in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bundle?
The Irish for bundle is cual (pronounced “koo-ul”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cuail. Depending on context it can also mean heap.
How do you pronounce cual in Irish?
Cual is said like “koo-ul” (IPA /kuəlˠ/).
What is the plural of bundle in Irish?
The plural of cual is cuail; with the article, na cuail means “the bundles”. The genitive plural is cual, as in ag iompar cual (carrying bundles).
Does cual have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cual can mean bundle or heap, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cual change to chual or gcual?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cual becomes mo chual (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcual (eclipsis).
What does 'cual cnámh' mean when said of a person?
'Cual cnámh' literally means a heap of bones and is used of someone extremely thin, like English 'a bag of bones'.
