HeyRuaHow to say “middling” in Irish
- Irish:
- cuibheasach
- English:
- middling, fairly
- Word type:
- adjective
- More middling:
- níos cuibheasaí
- Most middling:
- is cuibheasaí
- Plural:
- cuibheasacha
- Pronunciation:
- “KEE-sukh” /ˈkiːsˠəx/
What does “cuibheasach” mean?
“Cuibheasach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- middling
- Neither very good nor very bad; of average quality.Also: fair, mediocre, so-so, average, moderate.
1 other meaning: fairly
- 2fairly
- Used before another adjective to mean quite or reasonably.Also: quite, reasonably, rather.
“Cuibheasach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is cuibheasach after scéal (story, masculine), after aimsir (weather, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
After a feminine noun the adjective gets a séimhiú, an h after its first letter: aimsir chuibheasach. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: scéal cuibheasach.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, cuibheasacha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant; after other plurals it does not: aimsirí cuibheasacha.
More middling, most middling, very middling
| more middling | níos cuibheasaí | in the past tense: ní ba chuibheasaí |
|---|---|---|
| most middling | is cuibheasaí | in the past tense: ba chuibheasaí |
| as middling as | chomh cuibheasach le | no change after chomh |
| very middling | an-chuibheasach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too middling | róchuibheasach | ró- lenites |
“Cuibheasach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Middling in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for middling?
The Irish for middling is cuibheasach (pronounced “KEE-sukh”). It comes after the noun: scéal cuibheasach, a middling story; aimsir chuibheasach, middling weather.
How do you say more middling and most middling in Irish?
níos cuibheasaí is more middling and is cuibheasaí is most middling. In the past tense they become ní ba chuibheasaí and ba chuibheasaí.
Why does cuibheasach become chuibheasach?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So aimsir chuibheasach (middling weather) but scéal cuibheasach (a middling story), because scéal is masculine.
What is the plural of cuibheasach?
With a plural noun cuibheasach becomes cuibheasacha: scéalta cuibheasacha, aimsirí cuibheasacha.
How do you say very middling in Irish?
an-chuibheasach. Too middling is róchuibheasach, and as middling as is chomh cuibheasach le.
Does cuibheasach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cuibheasach can mean middling or fairly, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do I answer 'How are you?' with cuibheasach?
You can say 'Go cuibheasach', meaning 'middling' or 'not too bad'.
What is the difference between cuibheasach and measartha?
Both can mean 'fairly' before an adjective, as in 'cuibheasach fuar' or 'measartha fuar', but cuibheasach on its own often suggests only middling quality.
