HeyRuaHow to say “cube” in Irish
- Irish:
- ciúb
- English:
- cube, cube (power)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “kyoob” /cuːbˠ/
- Plural:
- ciúbanna (cubes)
- Genitive singular:
- ciúib, an chiúib (e.g. toirt an chiúib, the volume of the cube)
- Genitive plural:
- ciúbanna, na gciúbanna (e.g. cruachadh na gciúbanna, the stacking of the cubes)
What does “ciúb” mean?
“Ciúb” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- cube
- A solid shape with six equal square faces.Also: solid shape, block.
1 other meaning: cube (power)
- 2cube (power)
- The number got by multiplying a number by itself twice, the third power.Also: cube, third power, cubed number.
“Ciúb” with the article
The plural of cube in Irish is ciúbanna. Here is ciúb after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ciúb” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ciúb, the Irish word for cube.
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Cube in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cube?
The Irish for cube is ciúb (pronounced “kyoob”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ciúbanna. Depending on context it can also mean cube (power).
How do you pronounce ciúb in Irish?
Ciúb is said like “kyoob” (IPA /cuːbˠ/).
What is the plural of cube in Irish?
The plural of ciúb is ciúbanna; with the article, na ciúbanna means “the cubes”. The genitive plural is ciúbanna, as in cruachadh na gciúbanna (the stacking of the cubes).
Does ciúb have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ciúb can mean cube or cube (power), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ciúb change to chiúb or gciúb?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ciúb becomes mo chiúb (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gciúb (eclipsis).
How do I say 'ice cube' in Irish?
Say 'ciúb oighir', literally 'cube of ice'.
What is the adjective from 'ciúb'?
The adjective is 'ciúbach', as in 'méadar ciúbach' (cubic metre).
