HeyRuaHow to say “coop” in Irish
- Irish:
- cúb
- English:
- coop, bend
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “koob” /kuːbˠ/
- Plural:
- cúba (coops)
- Genitive singular:
- cúibe, na cúibe (e.g. doras na cúibe, the door of the coop)
- Genitive plural:
- cúb, na gcúb (e.g. ag glanadh na gcúb, cleaning the coops)
What does “cúb” mean?
“Cúb” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- coop
- A small pen or enclosure where hens or other birds are kept.Also: hen-coop, chicken coop, pen.
1 other meaning: bend
- 2bend
- A bend, stoop or fold, as when something is doubled over.Also: fold, stoop, crouch.
“Cúb” with the article
The plural of coop in Irish is cúba. Here is cúb after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cúb” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cúb, the Irish word for coop.
Other nouns in Irish
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Coop in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for coop?
The Irish for coop is cúb (pronounced “koob”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is cúba. Depending on context it can also mean bend.
How do you pronounce cúb in Irish?
Cúb is said like “koob” (IPA /kuːbˠ/).
What is the plural of coop in Irish?
The plural of cúb is cúba; with the article, na cúba means “the coops”. The genitive plural is cúb, as in ag glanadh na gcúb (cleaning the coops).
Does cúb have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cúb can mean coop or bend, depending on context; the first is the most common. Cúb also has its own entry as a verb meaning to bend.
Why does cúb change to chúb or gcúb?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cúb becomes mo chúb (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcúb (eclipsis).
Is there a related verb?
Yes, the verb 'cúb' means to bend, cower or coop up, as in 'cúb isteach' (crouch in, shrink back).
