HeyRuaHow to say “Cuban” in Irish
- Irish:
- Cúbach
- English:
- Cuban
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOO-bukh” /ˈkuːbəx/
- Plural:
- Cúbaigh (Cubans)
- Genitive singular:
- Cúbaigh, an Chúbaigh (e.g. teach an Chúbaigh, the Cuban man's house)
- Genitive plural:
- Cúbach, na gCúbach (e.g. ceol na gCúbach, the music of the Cubans)
What does “Cúbach” mean?
- Cuban
- A person from Cuba, or a native of Cuba.Also: native of Cuba, person from Cuba, Cuban citizen.
“Cúbach” with the article
The plural of Cuban in Irish is Cúbaigh. Here is Cúbach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cúbach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Cúbach, the Irish word for Cuban.
Other nouns in Irish
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Cuban in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Cuban?
The Irish for Cuban is Cúbach (pronounced “KOO-bukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is Cúbaigh.
How do you pronounce Cúbach in Irish?
Cúbach is said like “KOO-bukh” (IPA /ˈkuːbəx/).
What is the plural of Cuban in Irish?
The plural of Cúbach is Cúbaigh; with the article, na Cúbaigh means “the Cubans”. The genitive plural is Cúbach, as in ceol na gCúbach (the music of the Cubans).
Does Cúbach have more than one meaning?
Cúbach also has its own entry as an adjective meaning Cuban.
Why does Cúbach change to Chúbach or gCúbach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) Cúbach becomes mo Chúbach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gCúbach (eclipsis).
Is 'Cúbach' written with a capital letter?
Yes, as a noun for a person from Cuba it takes a capital: Cúbach, na Cúbaigh.
