HeyRuaHow to say “curved” in Irish
- Irish:
- cuar
- English:
- curved, concave
- Word type:
- adjective
- More curved:
- níos cuaire
- Most curved:
- is cuaire
- Plural:
- cuara
- Pronunciation:
- “koo-ar” /kuəɾˠ/
What does “cuar” mean?
“Cuar” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- curved
- Bent in a smooth curve rather than straight.Also: bent, crooked, arched, bowed.
1 other meaning: concave
- 2concave
- Curving inwards, like the inside of a bowl.Also: hollow, dished.
“Cuar” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is cuar after bata (stick, masculine), after líne (line, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
After a feminine noun the adjective gets a séimhiú, an h after its first letter: líne chuar. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: bata cuar.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, cuara. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant; after other plurals it does not: línte cuara.
More curved, most curved, very curved
Tá an bóthar seo níos cuaire ná an ceann eile. This road is more curved than the other one.
| more curved | níos cuaire | in the past tense: ní ba chuaire |
|---|---|---|
| most curved | is cuaire | in the past tense: ba chuaire |
| as curved as | chomh cuar le | no change after chomh |
| very curved | an-chuar | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too curved | róchuar | ró- lenites |
“Cuar” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
More everyday Irish adjectives to learn next.
Curved in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for curved?
The Irish for curved is cuar (pronounced “koo-ar”). It comes after the noun: bata cuar, a curved stick; líne chuar, a curved line.
How do you say more curved and most curved in Irish?
níos cuaire is more curved and is cuaire is most curved. In the past tense they become ní ba chuaire and ba chuaire.
Why does cuar become chuar?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So líne chuar (a curved line) but bata cuar (a curved stick), because bata is masculine.
What is the plural of cuar?
With a plural noun cuar becomes cuara: bataí cuara, línte cuara.
How do you say very curved in Irish?
an-chuar. Too curved is róchuar, and as curved as is chomh cuar le.
Does cuar have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cuar can mean curved or concave, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'cuar' and 'cam'?
'Cuar' describes a smooth, regular curve, while 'cam' means crooked or bent out of shape, and can also mean dishonest.
