HeyRuaHow to say “hinterland” in Irish
- Irish:
- cúltír
- English:
- hinterland, backwoods
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KOOL-teer” /ˈkuːlˌtʲiːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- cúltíortha (hinterlands)
- Genitive singular:
- cúltíre, na cúltíre (e.g. muintir na cúltíre, the people of the hinterland)
- Genitive plural:
- cúltíortha, na gcúltíortha (e.g. forbairt na gcúltíortha, the development of the hinterlands)
What does “cúltír” mean?
“Cúltír” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- hinterland
- The land or region lying behind a coast, port or town, often serving it economically.Also: back country, hinterlands.
1 other meaning: backwoods
- 2backwoods
- A remote, out-of-the-way rural area far from towns.Also: remote area, outback, back country.
“Cúltír” with the article
The plural of hinterland in Irish is cúltíortha. Here is cúltír after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cúltír” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cúltír, the Irish word for hinterland.
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Hinterland in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hinterland?
The Irish for hinterland is cúltír (pronounced “KOOL-teer”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is cúltíortha. Depending on context it can also mean backwoods.
How do you pronounce cúltír in Irish?
Cúltír is said like “KOOL-teer” (IPA /ˈkuːlˌtʲiːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of hinterland in Irish?
The plural of cúltír is cúltíortha; with the article, na cúltíortha means “the hinterlands”. The genitive plural is cúltíortha, as in forbairt na gcúltíortha (the development of the hinterlands).
Does cúltír have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cúltír can mean hinterland or backwoods, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cúltír change to chúltír or gcúltír?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cúltír becomes mo chúltír (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcúltír (eclipsis).
How is 'cúltír' different from 'tuath'?
'Tuath' is the general word for the countryside, while 'cúltír' specifically means land lying behind a town, port or coast, a hinterland or remote back country.
