HeyRuaHow to say “curtain” in Irish
- Irish:
- cuirtín
- English:
- curtain
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KUR-teen” /ˈkɪɾʲtʲiːnʲ/
- Plural:
- cuirtíní (curtains)
- Genitive singular:
- cuirtín, an chuirtín (e.g. dath an chuirtín, the colour of the curtain)
- Genitive plural:
- cuirtíní, na gcuirtíní (e.g. praghas na gcuirtíní, the price of the curtains)
What does “cuirtín” mean?
- curtain
- A piece of cloth hung at a window, door or stage to cover it or block light.Also: drape, window curtain, stage curtain.
“Cuirtín” with the article
The plural of curtain in Irish is cuirtíní. Here is cuirtín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cuirtín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cuirtín, the Irish word for curtain.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Curtain in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for curtain?
The Irish for curtain is cuirtín (pronounced “KUR-teen”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cuirtíní.
How do you pronounce cuirtín in Irish?
Cuirtín is said like “KUR-teen” (IPA /ˈkɪɾʲtʲiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of curtain in Irish?
The plural of cuirtín is cuirtíní; with the article, na cuirtíní means “the curtains”. The genitive plural is cuirtíní, as in praghas na gcuirtíní (the price of the curtains).
Why does cuirtín change to chuirtín or gcuirtín?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cuirtín becomes mo chuirtín (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcuirtín (eclipsis).
What is the difference between cuirtín and dallóg?
A cuirtín is a cloth curtain that is drawn across, while a dallóg is a window blind that is pulled down.
How do I say 'open or close the curtains'?
Use 'oscail na cuirtíní' to open them and 'dún na cuirtíní' or 'tarraing na cuirtíní' to close them.
