HeyRuaHow to say “curry” in Irish
- Irish:
- curaí
- English:
- curry
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KUR-ee” /ˈkɔɾˠiː/
- Plural:
- curaithe (curries)
- Genitive singular:
- curaí, an churaí (e.g. boladh an churaí, the smell of the curry)
- Genitive plural:
- curaithe, na gcuraithe (e.g. blas na gcuraithe, the taste of the curries)
What does “curaí” mean?
- curry
- A spicy dish of meat, fish or vegetables cooked in a sauce, originally from South Asia.Also: curry dish, Indian curry, spicy stew.
“Curaí” with the article
The plural of curry in Irish is curaithe. Here is curaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Curaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using curaí, the Irish word for curry.
Other nouns in Irish
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Curry in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for curry?
The Irish for curry is curaí (pronounced “KUR-ee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is curaithe.
How do you pronounce curaí in Irish?
Curaí is said like “KUR-ee” (IPA /ˈkɔɾˠiː/).
What is the plural of curry in Irish?
The plural of curaí is curaithe; with the article, na curaithe means “the curries”. The genitive plural is curaithe, as in blas na gcuraithe (the taste of the curries).
Why does curaí change to churaí or gcuraí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) curaí becomes mo churaí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcuraí (eclipsis).
How do I say 'curry and chips' in Irish?
You can say 'sceallóga agus anlann curaí' for chips with curry sauce, or 'curaí agus sceallóga'.
