HeyRuaHow to say “foam” in Irish
- Irish:
- cúr
- English:
- foam, lather
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “koor” /kuːɾˠ/
- Plural:
- cúir (foams)
- Genitive singular:
- cúir, an chúir (e.g. dath an chúir, the colour of the foam)
- Genitive plural:
- cúr, na gcúr (e.g. boladh na gcúr, the smell of the foams)
What does “cúr” mean?
“Cúr” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- foam
- A mass of small bubbles on the surface of a liquid, such as the sea or beer.Also: froth, spume, head.
1 other meaning: lather
- 2lather
- The white bubbles produced by soap, or the froth on a sweating animal or at the mouth.Also: suds, soap suds.
Other Irish words for foam: cúrán (froth)
“Cúr” with the article
The plural of foam in Irish is cúir. Here is cúr after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cúr” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cúr, the Irish word for foam.
Other nouns in Irish
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Foam in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for foam?
The Irish for foam is cúr (pronounced “koor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cúir. Depending on context it can also mean lather.
How do you pronounce cúr in Irish?
Cúr is said like “koor” (IPA /kuːɾˠ/).
What is the plural of foam in Irish?
The plural of cúr is cúir; with the article, na cúir means “the foams”. The genitive plural is cúr, as in boladh na gcúr (the smell of the foams).
Does cúr have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cúr can mean foam or lather, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cúr change to chúr or gcúr?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cúr becomes mo chúr (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcúr (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'cúr' and 'sobal'?
Both mean foam or froth; 'sobal' is especially used for soap suds, while 'cúr' is common for sea foam and froth generally.
