HeyRuaHow to say “earthworm” in Irish
- Irish:
- cuiteog
- English:
- earthworm
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KWIT-yohg” /ˈkɪtʲoːɡ/
- Plural:
- cuiteoga (earthworms)
- Genitive singular:
- cuiteoige, na cuiteoige (e.g. fad na cuiteoige, the length of the worm)
- Genitive plural:
- cuiteog, na gcuiteog (e.g. boscaí cuiteog, boxes of worms)
What does “cuiteog” mean?
- earthworm
- A common worm that lives in soil, often used as bait for fishing.Also: worm, angleworm, bait worm.
Other Irish words for earthworm: péist (worm)
“Cuiteog” with the article
The plural of earthworm in Irish is cuiteoga. Here is cuiteog after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cuiteog” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cuiteog, the Irish word for earthworm.
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Earthworm in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for earthworm?
The Irish for earthworm is cuiteog (pronounced “KWIT-yohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is cuiteoga.
How do you pronounce cuiteog in Irish?
Cuiteog is said like “KWIT-yohg” (IPA /ˈkɪtʲoːɡ/).
What is the plural of earthworm in Irish?
The plural of cuiteog is cuiteoga; with the article, na cuiteoga means “the earthworms”. The genitive plural is cuiteog, as in boscaí cuiteog (boxes of worms).
Why does cuiteog change to chuiteog or gcuiteog?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cuiteog becomes mo chuiteog (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcuiteog (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'cuiteog' and 'péist'?
'Cuiteog' is specifically an earthworm, while 'péist' is a more general word for a worm, grub or even a monster.
