HeyRuaHow to say “cuticle” in Irish
- Irish:
- cúitineach
- English:
- cuticle
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOO-tin-yukh” /ˈkuːtʲənʲəx/
- Plural:
- cúitinigh (cuticles)
- Genitive singular:
- cúitinigh, an chúitinigh (e.g. dath an chúitinigh, the colour of the cuticle)
- Genitive plural:
- cúitineach, na gcúitineach (e.g. cúram na gcúitineach, care of the cuticles)
What does “cúitineach” mean?
- cuticle
- The thin layer of skin at the base and edges of a fingernail or toenail; also the outer protective layer of a plant or animal.Also: nail cuticle, skin at base of nail.
“Cúitineach” with the article
The plural of cuticle in Irish is cúitinigh. Here is cúitineach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cúitineach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cúitineach, the Irish word for cuticle.
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Cuticle in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cuticle?
The Irish for cuticle is cúitineach (pronounced “KOO-tin-yukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cúitinigh.
How do you pronounce cúitineach in Irish?
Cúitineach is said like “KOO-tin-yukh” (IPA /ˈkuːtʲənʲəx/).
What is the plural of cuticle in Irish?
The plural of cúitineach is cúitinigh; with the article, na cúitinigh means “the cuticles”. The genitive plural is cúitineach, as in cúram na gcúitineach (care of the cuticles).
Why does cúitineach change to chúitineach or gcúitineach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cúitineach becomes mo chúitineach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcúitineach (eclipsis).
Is 'cúitineach' the same as 'ionga'?
No. 'Ionga' is the nail itself, while 'cúitineach' is the thin skin at its base.
