HeyRuaHow to say “court” in Irish
- Irish:
- cúirt
- English:
- court, mansion
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “koortch” /kuːɾˠtʲ/
- Plural:
- cúirteanna (courts)
- Genitive singular:
- cúirte, na cúirte (e.g. breitheamh na cúirte, the judge of the court)
- Genitive plural:
- cúirteanna, na gcúirteanna (e.g. córas na gcúirteanna, the courts system)
What does “cúirt” mean?
“Cúirt” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- court
- A court of law, the body of judges or officials that hears and decides legal cases.Also: law court, tribunal, courthouse.
3 other meanings: mansion
- 2court
- The residence and household of a king or other ruler, with its officials and attendants.Also: royal court, palace.
- 3court
- A marked area where games such as tennis or basketball are played.Also: tennis court, playing court.
- 4mansion
- A large stately house or manor, often with a courtyard, especially in place names.Also: manor house, courtyard.
“Cúirt” with the article
The plural of court in Irish is cúirteanna. Here is cúirt after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cúirt” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cúirt, the Irish word for court.
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Court in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for court?
The Irish for court is cúirt (pronounced “koortch”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is cúirteanna. Depending on context it can also mean mansion.
How do you pronounce cúirt in Irish?
Cúirt is said like “koortch” (IPA /kuːɾˠtʲ/).
What is the plural of court in Irish?
The plural of cúirt is cúirteanna; with the article, na cúirteanna means “the courts”. The genitive plural is cúirteanna, as in córas na gcúirteanna (the courts system).
Does cúirt have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cúirt can mean court or mansion, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cúirt change to chúirt or gcúirt?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cúirt becomes mo chúirt (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcúirt (eclipsis).
How do I say 'in court' in Irish?
Say 'sa chúirt', for example 'Bhí sé sa chúirt inné' (He was in court yesterday).
Does 'cúirt' mean courting someone?
No, courting or wooing is 'suirí'; 'cúirt' is a court of law, a royal court or a sports court.
