HeyRuaHow to say “cubicle” in Irish
- Irish:
- cubhachail
- English:
- cubicle
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KUV-uh-khil” /ˈkʊvˠəxəlʲ/
- Plural:
- cubhachailí (cubicles)
- Genitive singular:
- cubhachail, an chubhachail (e.g. doras an chubhachail, the door of the cubicle)
- Genitive plural:
- cubhachailí, na gcubhachailí (e.g. sraith na gcubhachailí, the row of cubicles)
What does “cubhachail” mean?
- cubicle
- A small enclosed space or compartment in a larger room, such as for sleeping, changing or working.Also: booth, compartment, stall.
“Cubhachail” with the article
The plural of cubicle in Irish is cubhachailí. Here is cubhachail after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cubhachail” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cubhachail, the Irish word for cubicle.
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Cubicle in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cubicle?
The Irish for cubicle is cubhachail (pronounced “KUV-uh-khil”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cubhachailí.
How do you pronounce cubhachail in Irish?
Cubhachail is said like “KUV-uh-khil” (IPA /ˈkʊvˠəxəlʲ/).
What is the plural of cubicle in Irish?
The plural of cubhachail is cubhachailí; with the article, na cubhachailí means “the cubicles”. The genitive plural is cubhachailí, as in sraith na gcubhachailí (the row of cubicles).
Why does cubhachail change to chubhachail or gcubhachail?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cubhachail becomes mo chubhachail (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcubhachail (eclipsis).
Is 'cubhachail' the same as 'both'?
Not quite: 'both' is a booth or hut, such as a voting booth, while 'cubhachail' is an enclosed cubicle within a room, as in an office or changing area.
