HeyRuaHow to say “cushion” in Irish
- Irish:
- cúisín
- English:
- cushion
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “koo-SHEEN” /kuːˈʃiːnʲ/
- Plural:
- cúisíní (cushions)
- Genitive singular:
- cúisín, an chúisín (e.g. clúdach an chúisín, the cushion cover)
- Genitive plural:
- cúisíní, na gcúisíní (e.g. clúdaigh na gcúisíní, the cushion covers)
What does “cúisín” mean?
- cushion
- A soft bag filled with stuffing, used to sit, lean or rest on.Also: pillow, pad.
“Cúisín” with the article
The plural of cushion in Irish is cúisíní. Here is cúisín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cúisín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cúisín, the Irish word for cushion.
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Cushion in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cushion?
The Irish for cushion is cúisín (pronounced “koo-SHEEN”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cúisíní.
How do you pronounce cúisín in Irish?
Cúisín is said like “koo-SHEEN” (IPA /kuːˈʃiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of cushion in Irish?
The plural of cúisín is cúisíní; with the article, na cúisíní means “the cushions”. The genitive plural is cúisíní, as in clúdaigh na gcúisíní (the cushion covers).
Why does cúisín change to chúisín or gcúisín?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cúisín becomes mo chúisín (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcúisín (eclipsis).
What is the difference between cúisín and piliúr?
A cúisín is a cushion for a chair or sofa, while a piliúr is a pillow for the bed.
