HeyRuaHow to say “manipulation” in Irish
- Irish:
- cúbláil
- English:
- manipulation, wheeling and dealing
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KOO-bluh-ail” /ˈkuːbˠlˠaːlʲ/
- Plural:
- cúblálacha (manipulations)
- Genitive singular:
- cúblála, na cúblála (e.g. lucht na cúblála, the wheeler-dealers)
- Genitive plural:
- cúblálacha, na gcúblálacha (e.g. lucht na gcúblálacha, the wheeler-dealers)
What does “cúbláil” mean?
“Cúbláil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- manipulation
- The act of managing or arranging something cleverly or dishonestly to suit yourself; the verbal noun of the verb cúbláil.Also: wangling, jiggery-pokery, rigging, juggling.
1 other meaning: wheeling and dealing
- 2wheeling and dealing
- Shady dealing or wangling, especially in business or politics.Also: wangle, sharp practice, fiddling.
Other Irish words for manipulation: láimhseáil (handling), láimhsiú (handling)
“Cúbláil” with the article
The plural of manipulation in Irish is cúblálacha. Here is cúbláil after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cúbláil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cúbláil, the Irish word for manipulation.
Other nouns in Irish
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Manipulation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for manipulation?
The Irish for manipulation is cúbláil (pronounced “KOO-bluh-ail”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is cúblálacha. Depending on context it can also mean wheeling and dealing.
How do you pronounce cúbláil in Irish?
Cúbláil is said like “KOO-bluh-ail” (IPA /ˈkuːbˠlˠaːlʲ/).
What is the plural of manipulation in Irish?
The plural of cúbláil is cúblálacha; with the article, na cúblálacha means “the manipulations”. The genitive plural is cúblálacha, as in lucht na gcúblálacha (the wheeler-dealers).
Does cúbláil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cúbláil can mean manipulation or wheeling and dealing, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cúbláil change to chúbláil or gcúbláil?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cúbláil becomes mo chúbláil (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcúbláil (eclipsis).
Is cúbláil always negative?
Usually it suggests shady or clever manipulation, as in cúbláil pholaitiúil, though it can also mean simply juggling or managing resources skilfully.
