HeyRuaHow to say “embezzlement” in Irish
- Irish:
- cúigleáil
- English:
- embezzlement, cheating
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOO-ig-lawl” /ˈkuːɟlʲɑːlʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- cúigleála, na cúigleála (e.g. cás cúigleála, an embezzlement case)
What does “cúigleáil” mean?
“Cúigleáil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- embezzlement
- The act of secretly taking money or goods that you have been trusted to look after; verbal noun of the verb cúigleáil.Also: peculation, misappropriation, fraud.
1 other meaning: cheating
- 2cheating
- Cheating, especially at cards, by dishonest handling or holding back.Also: cheating at cards, trickery.
“Cúigleáil” with the article
Here is cúigleáil after the article (an t-alt).
“Cúigleáil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cúigleáil, the Irish word for embezzlement.
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Embezzlement in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for embezzlement?
The Irish for embezzlement is cúigleáil (pronounced “KOO-ig-lawl”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean cheating.
How do you pronounce cúigleáil in Irish?
Cúigleáil is said like “KOO-ig-lawl” (IPA /ˈkuːɟlʲɑːlʲ/).
Does cúigleáil have a plural?
No plural form is given for cúigleáil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does cúigleáil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cúigleáil can mean embezzlement or cheating, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cúigleáil change to chúigleáil or gcúigleáil?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cúigleáil becomes mo chúigleáil (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcúigleáil (eclipsis).
Is cúigleáil the same as gadaíocht?
No: gadaíocht is theft in general, while cúigleáil is taking what you were trusted with, such as embezzling funds, or cheating at cards.
