Hinterland in Irish (Cúlchríoch): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for hinterland?

The Irish for hinterland is cúlchríoch (pronounced “KOOL-khree-ukh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is cúlchríocha.

Q: What is the plural of hinterland in Irish?

The plural of cúlchríoch is cúlchríocha; with the article, na cúlchríocha means “the hinterlands”. The genitive plural is cúlchríoch, as in forbairt na gcúlchríoch (the development of the hinterlands).

How to say “hinterland” in Irish

Irish:: cúlchríoch
English:: hinterland
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “KOOL-khree-ukh” /ˈkuːlˌxɾʲiəx/

Various forms

Plural:: cúlchríocha (hinterlands)
Genitive singular:: cúlchríche, na cúlchríche (e.g. muintir na cúlchríche, the people of the hinterland)
Genitive plural:: cúlchríoch, na gcúlchríoch (e.g. forbairt na gcúlchríoch, the development of the hinterlands)

What does “cúlchríoch” mean?

hinterland: The land or region lying behind a coast, port or town, often less developed or remote.Also: backcountry, back country, interior.

“Cúlchríoch” with the article

The plural of hinterland in Irish is cúlchríocha. Here is cúlchríoch after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an chúlchríoch

the hinterland

Lenition: c becomes ch after an (feminine noun)

na cúlchríocha

the hinterlands

Plural: no change after na

“Cúlchríoch” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using cúlchríoch, the Irish word for hinterland.

Tá an chúlchríoch an-iargúlta agus gann i ndaoine.

The hinterland is very remote and sparsely populated.

Thaistil siad isteach sa chúlchríoch ar chapaill.

They travelled into the hinterland on horseback.

Is cúlchríoch thábhachtach í don chathair.

It is an important hinterland for the city.

Tagann bia an bhaile mhóir ón gcúlchríoch.

The town's food comes from the hinterland.

Bhí bóithre na cúlchríche go dona.

The roads of the hinterland were bad.

Tá cúlchríocha móra taobh thiar de na calafoirt.

There are large hinterlands behind the ports.

Rugadh m'athair i gcúlchríoch Chontae an Chláir.

My father was born in the hinterland of County Clare.

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Hinterland in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for hinterland?

The Irish for hinterland is cúlchríoch (pronounced “KOOL-khree-ukh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is cúlchríocha.

How do you pronounce cúlchríoch in Irish?

Cúlchríoch is said like “KOOL-khree-ukh” (IPA /ˈkuːlˌxɾʲiəx/).

What is the plural of hinterland in Irish?

The plural of cúlchríoch is cúlchríocha; with the article, na cúlchríocha means “the hinterlands”. The genitive plural is cúlchríoch, as in forbairt na gcúlchríoch (the development of the hinterlands).

Why does cúlchríoch change to chúlchríoch or gcúlchríoch?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cúlchríoch becomes mo chúlchríoch (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcúlchríoch (eclipsis).

How is 'cúlchríoch' formed?

It combines 'cúl' (back) with 'críoch' (territory, region), so it literally means 'back territory', with lenition of the c in 'críoch'.

Hinterland in Irish (Cúlchríoch): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage