HeyRuaHow to say “jack” in Irish
- Irish:
- cuireata
- English:
- jack, knave
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KIR-uh-tuh” /ˈkɪɾʲət̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- cuireataí (jacks)
- Genitive singular:
- cuireata, an chuireata (e.g. lámh an chuireata, the jack's hand)
- Genitive plural:
- cuireataí, na gcuireataí (e.g. líon na gcuireataí, the number of jacks)
What does “cuireata” mean?
“Cuireata” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- jack
- The playing card showing a young man, ranked below the queen; the knave.Also: knave, jack in cards.
1 other meaning: knave
- 2knave
- A dishonest or roguish man; a rascal.Also: rogue, rascal, scoundrel.
“Cuireata” with the article
The plural of jack in Irish is cuireataí. Here is cuireata after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cuireata” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cuireata, the Irish word for jack.
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Jack in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for jack?
The Irish for jack is cuireata (pronounced “KIR-uh-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cuireataí. Depending on context it can also mean knave.
How do you pronounce cuireata in Irish?
Cuireata is said like “KIR-uh-tuh” (IPA /ˈkɪɾʲət̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of jack in Irish?
The plural of cuireata is cuireataí; with the article, na cuireataí means “the jacks”. The genitive plural is cuireataí, as in líon na gcuireataí (the number of jacks).
Does cuireata have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cuireata can mean jack or knave, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cuireata change to chuireata or gcuireata?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cuireata becomes mo chuireata (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcuireata (eclipsis).
What are the face cards called in Irish?
The king is rí, the queen is banríon and the jack is cuireata.
