HeyRuaHow to say “fifth” in Irish
- Irish:
- cúigiú
- English:
- fifth, fifth (in order)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KOO-gyoo” /ˈkuːɟuː/
- Plural:
- cúigithe (fifths)
- Genitive singular:
- cúigiú, an chúigiú (e.g. tús an chúigiú, the beginning of the fifth)
- Genitive plural:
- cúigithe, na gcúigithe (e.g. iomlán na gcúigithe, the total of the fifths)
What does “cúigiú” mean?
“Cúigiú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- fifth
- One of five equal parts into which something is divided.Also: one fifth, fifth part.
1 other meaning: fifth (in order)
- 2fifth (in order)
- The person or thing that comes fifth in a series, such as the fifth day of a month.Also: fifth, fifth place, fifth day.
“Cúigiú” with the article
The plural of fifth in Irish is cúigithe. Here is cúigiú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cúigiú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cúigiú, the Irish word for fifth.
Other nouns in Irish
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Fifth in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fifth?
The Irish for fifth is cúigiú (pronounced “KOO-gyoo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cúigithe. Depending on context it can also mean fifth (in order).
How do you pronounce cúigiú in Irish?
Cúigiú is said like “KOO-gyoo” (IPA /ˈkuːɟuː/).
What is the plural of fifth in Irish?
The plural of cúigiú is cúigithe; with the article, na cúigithe means “the fifths”. The genitive plural is cúigithe, as in iomlán na gcúigithe (the total of the fifths).
Does cúigiú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cúigiú can mean fifth or fifth (in order), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cúigiú change to chúigiú or gcúigiú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cúigiú becomes mo chúigiú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcúigiú (eclipsis).
Is 'cúigiú' a noun or an adjective?
It is both: as a noun it means 'a fifth' (cúigiú den airgead), and as an ordinal it precedes the noun, as in an cúigiú lá, 'the fifth day'.
How do I say 'two fifths'?
Use dhá chúigiú, as in dhá chúigiú den rang, 'two fifths of the class'.
