HeyRuaHow to say “courtesy” in Irish
- Irish:
- cúirtéiseacht
- English:
- courtesy
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KOOR-tyay-shukh-tuh” /ˈkuːɾˠtʲeːʃəxt̪ˠə/
- Genitive singular:
- cúirtéiseachta, na cúirtéiseachta (e.g. cúrsaí cúirtéiseachta, matters of courtesy)
What does “cúirtéiseacht” mean?
- courtesy
- Polite, considerate and respectful behaviour towards other people.Also: politeness, civility, courteousness, good manners.
Other Irish words for courtesy: cúirtéis (courtesy), córtas (courtesy)
“Cúirtéiseacht” with the article
Here is cúirtéiseacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Cúirtéiseacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cúirtéiseacht, the Irish word for courtesy.
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Courtesy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for courtesy?
The Irish for courtesy is cúirtéiseacht (pronounced “KOOR-tyay-shukh-tuh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce cúirtéiseacht in Irish?
Cúirtéiseacht is said like “KOOR-tyay-shukh-tuh” (IPA /ˈkuːɾˠtʲeːʃəxt̪ˠə/).
Does cúirtéiseacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for cúirtéiseacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does cúirtéiseacht change to chúirtéiseacht or gcúirtéiseacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cúirtéiseacht becomes mo chúirtéiseacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcúirtéiseacht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between cúirtéiseacht and béasa?
Cúirtéiseacht is courtesy or graciousness as a quality, while béasa means manners, the rules of polite behaviour, as in 'Tá béasa maithe aige'.
