HeyRuaHow to say “care” in Irish
- Irish:
- cúram
- English:
- care, responsibility, family, worry
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOO-rum” /ˈkuːɾˠəmˠ/
- Plural:
- cúraimí (cares)
- Genitive singular:
- cúraim, an chúraim (e.g. ualach an chúraim, the burden of care)
- Genitive plural:
- cúraimí, na gcúraimí (e.g. roinnt na gcúraimí, the division of duties)
What does “cúram” mean?
“Cúram” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- care
- The act of looking after someone or something, or the charge of keeping it safe.Also: charge, custody, looking after.
3 other meanings: responsibility or family or worry
- 2responsibility
- A duty or task that someone has to take care of.Also: duty, task, charge.
- 3family
- A family or dependants seen as a person's responsibility to support.Also: dependants, dependents.
- 4worry
- Concern or anxiety about something, a care on the mind.Also: concern, care, anxiety.
“Cúram” with the article
The plural of care in Irish is cúraimí. Here is cúram after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cúram” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cúram, the Irish word for care.
Other nouns in Irish
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Care in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for care?
The Irish for care is cúram (pronounced “KOO-rum”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cúraimí. Depending on context it can also mean responsibility or family or worry.
How do you pronounce cúram in Irish?
Cúram is said like “KOO-rum” (IPA /ˈkuːɾˠəmˠ/).
What is the plural of care in Irish?
The plural of cúram is cúraimí; with the article, na cúraimí means “the cares”. The genitive plural is cúraimí, as in roinnt na gcúraimí (the division of duties).
Does cúram have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cúram can mean care, responsibility, family or worry, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cúram change to chúram or gcúram?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cúram becomes mo chúram (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcúram (eclipsis).
What is the difference between cúram and aire?
Both can mean care, but cúram stresses responsibility or charge (tá cúram na n-othar orm), while aire is attention or minding (tabhair aire!).
How do I say someone is in charge of something?
Use ar: tá cúram an tí uirthi means she is responsible for the house.
