HeyRuaHow to say “flyweight” in Irish
- Irish:
- cuilmheáchan
- English:
- flyweight
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KIL-vaa-khun” /ˈkɪlʲvʲaːxən/
- Plural:
- cuilmheáchain (flyweights)
- Genitive singular:
- cuilmheáchain, an chuilmheáchain (e.g. craobh an chuilmheáchain, the flyweight championship)
- Genitive plural:
- cuilmheáchan, na gcuilmheáchan (e.g. troid idir beirt chuilmheáchan, a fight between two flyweights)
What does “cuilmheáchan” mean?
- flyweight
- The lightest weight class in boxing and some other combat sports, or a boxer who competes in that class.Also: flyweight boxer, flyweight division, weight class.
“Cuilmheáchan” with the article
The plural of flyweight in Irish is cuilmheáchain. Here is cuilmheáchan after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cuilmheáchan” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cuilmheáchan, the Irish word for flyweight.
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Flyweight in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for flyweight?
The Irish for flyweight is cuilmheáchan (pronounced “KIL-vaa-khun”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cuilmheáchain.
How do you pronounce cuilmheáchan in Irish?
Cuilmheáchan is said like “KIL-vaa-khun” (IPA /ˈkɪlʲvʲaːxən/).
What is the plural of flyweight in Irish?
The plural of cuilmheáchan is cuilmheáchain; with the article, na cuilmheáchain means “the flyweights”. The genitive plural is cuilmheáchan, as in troid idir beirt chuilmheáchan (a fight between two flyweights).
Why does cuilmheáchan change to chuilmheáchan or gcuilmheáchan?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cuilmheáchan becomes mo chuilmheáchan (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcuilmheáchan (eclipsis).
How is 'cuilmheáchan' formed?
It combines 'cuil' (fly) and 'meáchan' (weight), with lenition of the second element, giving a direct calque of English 'flyweight'.
