HeyRuaHow to say “cuff” in Irish
- Irish:
- cufa
- English:
- cuff
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KUF-uh” /ˈkʊfˠə/
Various forms
- Plural:
- cufaí (cuffs)
- Genitive singular:
- cufa, an chufa (e.g. cnaipe an chufa, the cuff button)
- Genitive plural:
- cufaí, na gcufaí (e.g. cnaipí na gcufaí, the cuff buttons)
What does “cufa” mean?
- cuff
- The end part of a sleeve that goes around the wrist.Also: shirt cuff, sleeve cuff, wristband.
“Cufa” with the article
The plural of cuff in Irish is cufaí. Here is cufa after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an cufa
the cuff
No change after an
na cufaí
the cuffs
Plural: no change after na
“Cufa” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cufa, the Irish word for cuff.
Tá cufa mo léine salach.
The cuff of my shirt is dirty.
Stróic mé an cufa ar an ngeata.
I tore the cuff on the gate.
Tá poll i gcufa an gheansaí.
There's a hole in the cuff of the jumper.
Bhí na cufaí fada ar an gcóta sin.
The cuffs on that coat were long.
Chuir sí cnaipe nua ar an gcufa.
She sewed a new button on the cuff.
Fill suas do chufaí sula nífidh tú na soithí.
Roll up your cuffs before you wash the dishes.
Tá dúch ar mo chufa.
There's ink on my cuff.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Cuff in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cuff?
The Irish for cuff is cufa (pronounced “KUF-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cufaí.
How do you pronounce cufa in Irish?
Cufa is said like “KUF-uh” (IPA /ˈkʊfˠə/).
What is the plural of cuff in Irish?
The plural of cufa is cufaí; with the article, na cufaí means “the cuffs”. The genitive plural is cufaí, as in cnaipí na gcufaí (the cuff buttons).
Why does cufa change to chufa or gcufa?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cufa becomes mo chufa (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcufa (eclipsis).
What is the Irish for a cufflink?
A cufflink is usually called 'cnaipe cufa', literally a cuff button.
