HeyRuaHow to say “counter” in Irish
- Irish:
- cuntar
- English:
- counter, condition, chance
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KUN-tur” /ˈkʊn̪ˠt̪ˠəɾˠ/
- Plural:
- cuntair (counters)
- Genitive singular:
- cuntair, an chuntair (e.g. taobh thiar an chuntair, behind the counter)
- Genitive plural:
- cuntar, na gcuntar (e.g. airde na gcuntar, the height of the counters)
What does “cuntar” mean?
“Cuntar” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- counter
- A long flat surface in a shop, bank or bar where customers are served.Also: shop counter, bar counter.
2 other meanings: condition or chance
- 2condition
- A proviso or condition attached to something, used mainly in phrases such as 'ar chuntar' (on condition).Also: proviso, stipulation.
- 3chance
- An expectation, chance or risk of something happening.Also: expectation, risk.
“Cuntar” with the article
The plural of counter in Irish is cuntair. Here is cuntar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cuntar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cuntar, the Irish word for counter.
Other nouns in Irish
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Counter in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for counter?
The Irish for counter is cuntar (pronounced “KUN-tur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cuntair. Depending on context it can also mean condition or chance.
How do you pronounce cuntar in Irish?
Cuntar is said like “KUN-tur” (IPA /ˈkʊn̪ˠt̪ˠəɾˠ/).
What is the plural of counter in Irish?
The plural of cuntar is cuntair; with the article, na cuntair means “the counters”. The genitive plural is cuntar, as in airde na gcuntar (the height of the counters).
Does cuntar have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cuntar can mean counter, condition or chance, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cuntar change to chuntar or gcuntar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cuntar becomes mo chuntar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcuntar (eclipsis).
How do I say 'on condition that' using cuntar?
Use 'ar chuntar go', for example 'ar chuntar go dtiocfaidh tú' means 'on condition that you come'. 'Coinníoll' is a more everyday word for condition.
