HeyRuaHow to say “memory” in Irish
- Irish:
- cuimhne
- English:
- memory, memory (computer)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KEEV-nyuh” /ˈkivʲnʲə/
- Plural:
- cuimhní (memories)
- Genitive singular:
- cuimhne, na cuimhne (e.g. cailleadh na cuimhne, loss of memory)
- Genitive plural:
- cuimhní, na gcuimhní (e.g. leabhar cuimhní, a book of memoirs)
What does “cuimhne” mean?
“Cuimhne” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- memory
- The ability of the mind to remember things, or something that is remembered.Also: remembrance, recollection, remembering.
1 other meaning: memory (computer)
- 2memory (computer)
- The part of a computer that stores data.Also: memory, computer memory, storage.
“Cuimhne” with the article
The plural of memory in Irish is cuimhní. Here is cuimhne after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cuimhne” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cuimhne, the Irish word for memory.
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Memory in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for memory?
The Irish for memory is cuimhne (pronounced “KEEV-nyuh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is cuimhní. Depending on context it can also mean memory (computer).
How do you pronounce cuimhne in Irish?
Cuimhne is said like “KEEV-nyuh” (IPA /ˈkivʲnʲə/).
What is the plural of memory in Irish?
The plural of cuimhne is cuimhní; with the article, na cuimhní means “the memories”. The genitive plural is cuimhní, as in leabhar cuimhní (a book of memoirs).
Does cuimhne have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cuimhne can mean memory or memory (computer), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cuimhne change to chuimhne or gcuimhne?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cuimhne becomes mo chuimhne (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcuimhne (eclipsis).
How do I say 'I remember' using cuimhne?
Say 'Is cuimhin liom' or 'Tá cuimhne agam air', e.g. 'Tá cuimhne agam ar an lá sin' (I remember that day).
What is the difference between cuimhne and cuimhneachán?
Cuimhne is memory itself, while cuimhneachán is a memento, souvenir or commemoration.
