Courting in Irish (Cúirtéireacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for courting?

The Irish for courting is cúirtéireacht (pronounced “KOOR-tyay-ruhkht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “courting” in Irish

Irish:: cúirtéireacht
English:: courting
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “KOOR-tyay-ruhkht” /ˈkuːɾˠtʲeːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: cúirtéireachta, na cúirtéireachta (e.g. laethanta na cúirtéireachta, the days of courtship)

What does “cúirtéireacht” mean?

courting: The activity of spending time with someone romantically with a view to marriage or a relationship.Also: courtship, wooing, dating.

Other Irish words for courting: suirí (courtship)

“Cúirtéireacht” with the article

Here is cúirtéireacht after the article (an t-alt).

an chúirtéireacht

the courting

Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)

“Cúirtéireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using cúirtéireacht, the Irish word for courting.

Bhí siad ag cúirtéireacht ar feadh dhá bhliain.

They were courting for two years.

Thosaigh an chúirtéireacht ag damhsa sa sráidbhaile.

The courtship started at a dance in the village.

Is cuimhin liom laethanta na cúirtéireachta go maith.

I remember the courting days well.

Ní raibh mórán cúirtéireachta ann sular phós siad.

There wasn't much courting before they married.

Bhíodh cúirtéireacht ar siúl ag an gcrosbhóthar fadó.

Courting used to go on at the crossroads long ago.

Chuaigh sé ag cúirtéireacht le cailín ón oileán.

He went courting a girl from the island.

Bhí an chúirtéireacht sin fada go leor.

That courtship was fairly long.

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Courting in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for courting?

The Irish for courting is cúirtéireacht (pronounced “KOOR-tyay-ruhkht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce cúirtéireacht in Irish?

Cúirtéireacht is said like “KOOR-tyay-ruhkht” (IPA /ˈkuːɾˠtʲeːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).

Does cúirtéireacht have a plural?

No plural form is given for cúirtéireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does cúirtéireacht change to chúirtéireacht or gcúirtéireacht?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cúirtéireacht becomes mo chúirtéireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcúirtéireacht (eclipsis).

What is the difference between 'cúirtéireacht' and 'suirí'?

Both mean courting; 'suirí' is the more traditional native word, while 'cúirtéireacht' is also widely used, as in 'ag cúirtéireacht'.

Courting in Irish (Cúirtéireacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage