HeyRuaHow to say “curfew” in Irish
- Irish:
- cuirfiú
- English:
- curfew
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KUR-fyoo” /ˈkɪɾʲfʲuː/
- Plural:
- cuirfiúnna (curfews)
- Genitive singular:
- cuirfiú, an chuirfiú (e.g. uaireanta an chuirfiú, the hours of the curfew)
- Genitive plural:
- cuirfiúnna, na gcuirfiúnna (e.g. líon na gcuirfiúnna, the number of curfews)
What does “cuirfiú” mean?
- curfew
- An official order that people must stay indoors during certain hours, usually at night.Also: night curfew, stay-at-home order.
“Cuirfiú” with the article
The plural of curfew in Irish is cuirfiúnna. Here is cuirfiú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cuirfiú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cuirfiú, the Irish word for curfew.
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Curfew in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for curfew?
The Irish for curfew is cuirfiú (pronounced “KUR-fyoo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cuirfiúnna.
How do you pronounce cuirfiú in Irish?
Cuirfiú is said like “KUR-fyoo” (IPA /ˈkɪɾʲfʲuː/).
What is the plural of curfew in Irish?
The plural of cuirfiú is cuirfiúnna; with the article, na cuirfiúnna means “the curfews”. The genitive plural is cuirfiúnna, as in líon na gcuirfiúnna (the number of curfews).
Why does cuirfiú change to chuirfiú or gcuirfiú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cuirfiú becomes mo chuirfiú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcuirfiú (eclipsis).
Is 'cuirfiú' a native Irish word?
No, 'cuirfiú' is a borrowing of English 'curfew' adapted to Irish spelling, and it is the standard term in the dictionaries.
