HeyRuaHow to say “curve” in Irish
- Irish:
- cuar
- English:
- curve, hoop
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “koo-ur” /kuəɾˠ/
- Plural:
- cuair (curves)
- Genitive singular:
- cuair, an chuair (e.g. fad an chuair, the length of the curve)
- Genitive plural:
- cuar, na gcuar (e.g. cruth na gcuar, the shape of the curves)
What does “cuar” mean?
“Cuar” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- curve
- A line or shape that bends smoothly without sharp angles, such as a bend in a road or a line on a graph.Also: bend, curved line, arc.
1 other meaning: hoop
- 2hoop
- A circular band or ring, for example one bent from a rod or a hoop of a barrel.Also: ring, circlet.
Other Irish words for curve: lúb (bend)
“Cuar” with the article
The plural of curve in Irish is cuair. Here is cuar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cuar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cuar, the Irish word for curve.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Curve in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for curve?
The Irish for curve is cuar (pronounced “koo-ur”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cuair. Depending on context it can also mean hoop.
How do you pronounce cuar in Irish?
Cuar is said like “koo-ur” (IPA /kuəɾˠ/).
What is the plural of curve in Irish?
The plural of cuar is cuair; with the article, na cuair means “the curves”. The genitive plural is cuar, as in cruth na gcuar (the shape of the curves).
Does cuar have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cuar can mean curve or hoop, depending on context; the first is the most common. Cuar also has its own entry as an adjective meaning curved.
Why does cuar change to chuar or gcuar?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cuar becomes mo chuar (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcuar (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'cuar' and 'lúb'?
'Cuar' is a smooth curve, often in geometry or a road, while 'lúb' is a loop or twist, as in a rope or a stitch.
