HeyRuaHow to say “corner” in Irish
- Irish:
- cúinne
- English:
- corner, nook
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOO-nyuh” /ˈkuːnʲə/
- Plural:
- cúinní (corners)
- Genitive singular:
- cúinne, an chúinne (e.g. siopa an chúinne, the corner shop)
- Genitive plural:
- cúinní, na gcúinní
What does “cúinne” mean?
“Cúinne” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- corner
- The place where two walls, edges, streets or sides meet.Also: angle, street corner.
“Cúinne” with the article
The plural of corner in Irish is cúinní. Here is cúinne after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cúinne” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cúinne, the Irish word for corner.
Other nouns in Irish
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Corner in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for corner?
The Irish for corner is cúinne (pronounced “KOO-nyuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cúinní. Depending on context it can also mean nook.
How do you pronounce cúinne in Irish?
Cúinne is said like “KOO-nyuh” (IPA /ˈkuːnʲə/).
What is the plural of corner in Irish?
The plural of cúinne is cúinní; with the article, na cúinní means “the corners”.
Does cúinne have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cúinne can mean corner or nook, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cúinne change to chúinne or gcúinne?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cúinne becomes mo chúinne (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcúinne (eclipsis).
What is the difference between cúinne and coirnéal?
Both mean corner; cúinne is the standard general word, while coirnéal is common in Ulster and Connacht speech, especially for a street corner.
