HeyRuaHow to say “coupling” in Irish
- Irish:
- cúpláil
- English:
- coupling
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- cúpláil, to couple (ag cúpláil, coupling)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOO-plawl” /ˈkuːpˠlˠaːlʲ/
- Plural:
- cúplálacha
- Genitive singular:
- cúplála, na cúplála (e.g. gléas cúplála, coupling device)
- Genitive plural:
- cúplálacha, na gcúplálacha (e.g. deisiú na gcúplálacha, repairing the couplings)
What does “cúpláil” mean?
“Cúpláil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- coupling
- The act of joining two things together; it is the verbal noun of the verb cúpláil, to couple.Also: joining, connecting, pairing.
1 other meaning:
- 2coupling
- A device that connects two parts, such as railway carriages or pipes.Also: coupler, connector.
“Cúpláil” as a verbal noun
After ag, cúpláil means coupling: it is the verbal noun of the verb cúpláil (to couple). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Cúpláil” with the article
The plural of coupling in Irish is cúplálacha. Here is cúpláil after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cúpláil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cúpláil, the Irish word for coupling.
Other nouns in Irish
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Coupling in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for coupling?
The Irish for coupling is cúpláil (pronounced “KOO-plawl”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is cúplálacha.
How do you pronounce cúpláil in Irish?
Cúpláil is said like “KOO-plawl” (IPA /ˈkuːpˠlˠaːlʲ/).
What is the plural of coupling in Irish?
The plural of cúpláil is cúplálacha; with the article, it is na cúplálacha. The genitive plural is cúplálacha, as in deisiú na gcúplálacha (repairing the couplings).
Does cúpláil have more than one meaning?
Cúpláil also has its own entry as a verb meaning to couple.
Why does cúpláil change to chúpláil or gcúpláil?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cúpláil becomes mo chúpláil (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcúpláil (eclipsis).
Is cúpláil the same as ceangal?
Ceangal is the general word for a tie or connection, while cúpláil is used mainly for a mechanical coupling or the act of coupling.
