HeyRuaHow to say “objective” in Irish
- Irish:
- cuspóir
- English:
- objective, object, model
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KUS-poh-ir” /ˈkʊsˠpˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- cuspóirí (objectives)
- Genitive singular:
- cuspóra, an chuspóra (e.g. baint amach an chuspóra, achieving the objective)
- Genitive plural:
- cuspóirí, na gcuspóirí (e.g. baint amach na gcuspóirí, achieving the objectives)
What does “cuspóir” mean?
“Cuspóir” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- objective
- Something you aim to achieve; an aim or purpose.Also: aim, purpose, goal, target.
2 other meanings: object or model
- 2object
- In grammar, the noun or pronoun that receives the action of a verb.Also: grammatical object, direct object.
- 3model
- A person or thing taken as an example to copy or as a subject or theme.Also: exemplar, theme, subject.
“Cuspóir” with the article
The plural of objective in Irish is cuspóirí. Here is cuspóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cuspóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cuspóir, the Irish word for objective.
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Objective in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for objective?
The Irish for objective is cuspóir (pronounced “KUS-poh-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cuspóirí. Depending on context it can also mean object or model.
How do you pronounce cuspóir in Irish?
Cuspóir is said like “KUS-poh-ir” (IPA /ˈkʊsˠpˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of objective in Irish?
The plural of cuspóir is cuspóirí; with the article, na cuspóirí means “the objectives”. The genitive plural is cuspóirí, as in baint amach na gcuspóirí (achieving the objectives).
Does cuspóir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cuspóir can mean objective, object or model, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cuspóir change to chuspóir or gcuspóir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cuspóir becomes mo chuspóir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcuspóir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between cuspóir and aidhm?
Both mean aim; 'aidhm' is more everyday, while 'cuspóir' is common in formal and official language, such as 'cuspóirí an tionscadail' (the project's objectives).
How do I say 'reach a goal' with cuspóir?
Use 'cuspóir a bhaint amach', for example 'Bhain sí a cuspóir amach' (She achieved her goal).
