Cursor in Irish (Cúrsóir): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for cursor?

The Irish for cursor is cúrsóir (pronounced “KOOR-sor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cúrsóirí. Depending on context it can also mean cursor (on an instrument).

Q: What is the plural of cursor in Irish?

The plural of cúrsóir is cúrsóirí; with the article, na cúrsóirí means “the cursors”. The genitive plural is cúrsóirí, as in cruthanna na gcúrsóirí (the shapes of the cursors).

Q: Does cúrsóir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Cúrsóir can mean cursor or cursor (on an instrument), depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “cursor” in Irish

Irish:: cúrsóir
English:: cursor, cursor (on an instrument)
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “KOOR-sor” /ˈkuːɾˠsˠoːɾʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: cúrsóirí (cursors)
Genitive singular:: cúrsóra, an chúrsóra (e.g. suíomh an chúrsóra, the position of the cursor)
Genitive plural:: cúrsóirí, na gcúrsóirí (e.g. cruthanna na gcúrsóirí, the shapes of the cursors)

What does “cúrsóir” mean?

“Cúrsóir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

cursor: The movable marker on a computer screen that shows where you are typing or pointing.Also: pointer, screen cursor.

1 other meaning: cursor (on an instrument)

2cursor (on an instrument): The sliding part of a slide rule or similar measuring instrument.Also: cursor, slider, slide rule cursor.

“Cúrsóir” with the article

The plural of cursor in Irish is cúrsóirí. Here is cúrsóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an cúrsóir

the cursor

No change after an

na cúrsóirí

the cursors

Plural: no change after na

“Cúrsóir” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using cúrsóir, the Irish word for cursor.

Bog an cúrsóir go dtí barr an leathanaigh.

Move the cursor to the top of the page.

Ní fheicim an cúrsóir ar an scáileán.

I can't see the cursor on the screen.

Tá mo chúrsóir ag preabadh gan stad.

My cursor keeps jumping around.

Cuir an cúrsóir i ndiaidh an fhocail dheireanaigh.

Put the cursor after the last word.

Is féidir leat dath an chúrsóra a athrú.

You can change the colour of the cursor.

Tá cúrsóirí éagsúla ar fáil sna socruithe.

Different cursors are available in the settings.

Cliceáil nuair a bhíonn an cúrsóir ar an nasc.

Click when the cursor is on the link.

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Cursor in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for cursor?

The Irish for cursor is cúrsóir (pronounced “KOOR-sor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cúrsóirí. Depending on context it can also mean cursor (on an instrument).

How do you pronounce cúrsóir in Irish?

Cúrsóir is said like “KOOR-sor” (IPA /ˈkuːɾˠsˠoːɾʲ/).

What is the plural of cursor in Irish?

The plural of cúrsóir is cúrsóirí; with the article, na cúrsóirí means “the cursors”. The genitive plural is cúrsóirí, as in cruthanna na gcúrsóirí (the shapes of the cursors).

Does cúrsóir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Cúrsóir can mean cursor or cursor (on an instrument), depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does cúrsóir change to chúrsóir or gcúrsóir?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cúrsóir becomes mo chúrsóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcúrsóir (eclipsis).

Is cúrsóir the same as the mouse?

No, an luch is the device you hold, while an cúrsóir is the marker it moves on the screen.

Cursor in Irish (Cúrsóir): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage