HeyRuaHow to say “courier” in Irish
- Irish:
- cúiréir
- English:
- courier
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOO-ree-er” /ˈkuːɾʲeːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- cúiréirí (couriers)
- Genitive singular:
- cúiréara, an chúiréara (e.g. veain an chúiréara, the courier's van)
- Genitive plural:
- cúiréirí, na gcúiréirí (e.g. seirbhís na gcúiréirí, the couriers' service)
What does “cúiréir” mean?
- courier
- A person or company that carries and delivers parcels, letters or documents quickly.Also: delivery driver, messenger, dispatch rider.
Other Irish words for courier: teachtaire (messenger)
“Cúiréir” with the article
The plural of courier in Irish is cúiréirí. Here is cúiréir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cúiréir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cúiréir, the Irish word for courier.
Other nouns in Irish
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Courier in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for courier?
The Irish for courier is cúiréir (pronounced “KOO-ree-er”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cúiréirí.
How do you pronounce cúiréir in Irish?
Cúiréir is said like “KOO-ree-er” (IPA /ˈkuːɾʲeːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of courier in Irish?
The plural of cúiréir is cúiréirí; with the article, na cúiréirí means “the couriers”. The genitive plural is cúiréirí, as in seirbhís na gcúiréirí (the couriers' service).
Why does cúiréir change to chúiréir or gcúiréir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cúiréir becomes mo chúiréir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcúiréir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between cúiréir and teachtaire?
Cúiréir is a modern delivery courier, while teachtaire is a general word for a messenger or envoy.
