HeyRuaHow to say “freezing” in Irish
- Irish:
- cuisniú
- English:
- freezing
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- cuisnigh, to freeze (ag cuisniú, freezing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KUSH-noo” /ˈkɪʃnʲuː/
- Genitive singular:
- cuisnithe, an chuisnithe (e.g. pointe cuisnithe, freezing point)
What does “cuisniú” mean?
- freezing
- The act of freezing or chilling something; the verbal noun of the verb cuisnigh, to freeze or chill.Also: chilling, refrigeration, frost.
Other Irish words for freezing: siocúil (frosty), reoiteach (freezing)
“Cuisniú” as a verbal noun
After ag, cuisniú means freezing: it is the verbal noun of the verb cuisnigh (to freeze). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Cuisniú” with the article
Here is cuisniú after the article (an t-alt).
“Cuisniú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cuisniú, the Irish word for freezing.
Other nouns in Irish
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Freezing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for freezing?
The Irish for freezing is cuisniú (pronounced “KUSH-noo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce cuisniú in Irish?
Cuisniú is said like “KUSH-noo” (IPA /ˈkɪʃnʲuː/).
Does cuisniú have a plural?
No plural form is given for cuisniú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does cuisniú change to chuisniú or gcuisniú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cuisniú becomes mo chuisniú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcuisniú (eclipsis).
What is the difference between cuisniú and reo?
Both can mean freezing; reo is the more common everyday word, while cuisniú also suggests chilling or refrigeration, as in cuisneoir, a refrigerator.
