HeyRuaHow to say “help” in Irish
- Irish:
- cuidiú
- English:
- help
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- cuidigh, to help (ag cuidiú, helping)
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KID-yoo” /ˈkɪdʲuː/
- Genitive singular:
- cuidithe, an chuidithe (e.g. lá cuidithe, a day of help)
What does “cuidiú” mean?
- help
- The act of helping someone; it is the verbal noun of the verb cuidigh (help, assist).Also: helping, assistance, aid, support.
Other Irish words for help: cúnamh (help), cuidigh (help), cabhair (help), cabhraigh (help)
“Cuidiú” as a verbal noun
After ag, cuidiú means helping: it is the verbal noun of the verb cuidigh (to help). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Cuidiú” with the article
Here is cuidiú after the article (an t-alt).
“Cuidiú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cuidiú, the Irish word for help.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Help in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for help?
The Irish for help is cuidiú (pronounced “KID-yoo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce cuidiú in Irish?
Cuidiú is said like “KID-yoo” (IPA /ˈkɪdʲuː/).
Does cuidiú have a plural?
No plural form is given for cuidiú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does cuidiú change to chuidiú or gcuidiú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cuidiú becomes mo chuidiú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcuidiú (eclipsis).
What is the difference between cuidiú, cabhair and cúnamh?
All three mean help. Cuidiú is especially common in Ulster Irish, cúnamh in Connacht and cabhair everywhere and in Munster; all are standard.
Which preposition follows cuidiú?
You help someone with le: cuidiú le duine, for example cuidiú liom, help me.
