HeyRuaHow to say “customs” in Irish
- Irish:
- custam
- English:
- customs, custom
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KUS-tum” /ˈkʊsˠt̪ˠəmˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- custaim, an chustaim (e.g. teach an chustaim, the custom house)
What does “custam” mean?
“Custam” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- customs
- Duties or tolls charged on goods, and the service that collects them at a border or port.Also: customs duty, toll, tariff, duty.
1 other meaning: custom
- 2custom
- The regular business given to a shop or trader by its customers.Also: patronage, trade, business.
“Custam” with the article
Here is custam after the article (an t-alt).
“Custam” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using custam, the Irish word for customs.
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Customs in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for customs?
The Irish for customs is custam (pronounced “KUS-tum”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean custom.
How do you pronounce custam in Irish?
Custam is said like “KUS-tum” (IPA /ˈkʊsˠt̪ˠəmˠ/).
Does custam have a plural?
No plural form is given for custam in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does custam have more than one meaning?
Yes. Custam can mean customs or custom, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does custam change to chustam or gcustam?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) custam becomes mo chustam (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcustam (eclipsis).
Does 'custam' mean a custom in the sense of a tradition?
No. A tradition or habit is 'nós' or 'gnás'; 'custam' means customs duties or the custom a shop gets from customers.
