HeyRuaHow to say “cutlery” in Irish
- Irish:
- cuitléireacht
- English:
- cutlery
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KWITCH-lay-ruhkht” /ˈkɪtʲlʲeːɾʲəxt/
- Genitive singular:
- cuitléireachta, na cuitléireachta (e.g. tarraiceán na cuitléireachta, the cutlery drawer)
What does “cuitléireacht” mean?
- cutlery
- Knives, forks and spoons used for eating and serving food; also the trade of making them.Also: silverware, knives and forks, flatware.
Other Irish words for cutlery: sceanra (cutlery)
“Cuitléireacht” with the article
Here is cuitléireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Cuitléireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cuitléireacht, the Irish word for cutlery.
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Cutlery in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cutlery?
The Irish for cutlery is cuitléireacht (pronounced “KWITCH-lay-ruhkht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce cuitléireacht in Irish?
Cuitléireacht is said like “KWITCH-lay-ruhkht” (IPA /ˈkɪtʲlʲeːɾʲəxt/).
Does cuitléireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for cuitléireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does cuitléireacht change to chuitléireacht or gcuitléireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cuitléireacht becomes mo chuitléireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcuitléireacht (eclipsis).
Is there another word for cutlery in Irish?
Yes, sceanra is also used for cutlery, but cuitléireacht is the common word for knives, forks and spoons together.
