HeyRuaHow to say “part” in Irish
- Irish:
- cuid
- English:
- part, share, possessions (with possessive)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “kwidj” /kɪdʲ/
- Plural:
- codanna (parts)
- Genitive singular:
- coda, na coda (e.g. luach na coda, the value of the share)
- Genitive plural:
- codanna, na gcodanna (e.g. ainmneacha na gcodanna, the names of the parts)
What does “cuid” mean?
“Cuid” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- part
- A part or piece of something larger.Also: piece, section, some.
2 other meanings: share or possessions (with possessive)
- 2share
- The portion of something that belongs to or is given to a person.Also: portion, allotment, helping.
- 3possessions (with possessive)
- Used after a possessive word before mass nouns and plurals to show what someone has, as in 'mo chuid airgid' (my money).Also: belongings, one's own, my, property.
Other Irish words for part: páirt (part), ról (role), scar (separate), dealaigh (separate)
“Cuid” with the article
The plural of part in Irish is codanna. Here is cuid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cuid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cuid, the Irish word for part.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Part in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for part?
The Irish for part is cuid (pronounced “kwidj”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is codanna. Depending on context it can also mean share or possessions (with possessive).
How do you pronounce cuid in Irish?
Cuid is said like “kwidj” (IPA /kɪdʲ/).
What is the plural of part in Irish?
The plural of cuid is codanna; with the article, na codanna means “the parts”. The genitive plural is codanna, as in ainmneacha na gcodanna (the names of the parts).
Does cuid have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cuid can mean part, share or possessions (with possessive), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cuid change to chuid or gcuid?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cuid becomes mo chuid (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcuid (eclipsis).
How do I say 'my money' or 'my clothes' using cuid?
Irish often puts cuid between the possessive and a mass noun or plural, followed by the genitive: 'mo chuid airgid' (my money), 'do chuid éadaí' (your clothes).
What is the difference between cuid and páirt?
Cuid is the everyday word for a part, share or some of something ('cuid den lá'), while páirt often means a part one plays or takes, as in 'páirt a ghlacadh' (to take part).
