HeyRuaHow to say “cause” in Irish
- Irish:
- cúis
- English:
- cause, reason, case
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “koosh” /kuːʃ/
- Plural:
- cúiseanna (causes)
- Genitive singular:
- cúise, na cúise (e.g. cúlra na cúise, the background of the cause)
- Genitive plural:
- cúiseanna, na gcúiseanna (e.g. liosta na gcúiseanna, a list of reasons)
What does “cúis” mean?
“Cúis” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- cause
- The thing that makes something happen.Also: source, origin.
3 other meanings: reason or case
- 2reason
- The explanation or grounds for something.Also: grounds, motive.
- 3case
- A matter or lawsuit brought before a court.Also: lawsuit, legal case.
- 4cause
- A movement or principle that people support.Also: movement, campaign.
Other Irish words for cause: fáth (reason)
“Cúis” with the article
The plural of cause in Irish is cúiseanna. Here is cúis after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cúis” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cúis, the Irish word for cause.
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Cause in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cause?
The Irish for cause is cúis (pronounced “koosh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is cúiseanna. Depending on context it can also mean reason or case.
How do you pronounce cúis in Irish?
Cúis is said like “koosh” (IPA /kuːʃ/).
What is the plural of cause in Irish?
The plural of cúis is cúiseanna; with the article, na cúiseanna means “the causes”. The genitive plural is cúiseanna, as in liosta na gcúiseanna (a list of reasons).
Does cúis have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cúis can mean cause, reason or case, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cúis change to chúis or gcúis?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cúis becomes mo chúis (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcúis (eclipsis).
What is the difference between cúis and fáth?
Both mean reason, but fáth is the usual word in questions like 'Cén fáth?', while cúis also means cause, a legal case or a cause people support.
What does 'déanfaidh sé cúis' mean?
It is an idiom meaning 'it will do' or 'it will suffice'.
