HeyRuaHow to say “putting” in Irish
- Irish:
- cur
- English:
- putting, planting, burial, fall
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- cuir, to put (ag cur, putting)
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “kur” /kɔɾˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- cuir, an chuir (e.g. am cuir na bprátaí, potato-planting time)
What does “cur” mean?
“Cur” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- putting
- The act of putting or placing something; it is the verbal noun of the verb 'cuir'.Also: placing, setting, sending.
3 other meanings: planting or burial or fall
- 2planting
- The act of sowing or planting seeds or crops, the verbal noun of 'cuir' in farming.Also: sowing, setting crops, tillage.
- 3burial
- The act of burying a dead person, from 'cuir' meaning to bury.Also: burying, interment.
- 4fall
- A fall of rain or snow, as in 'cur sneachta', a snowfall.Also: snowfall, precipitation.
“Cur” as a verbal noun
After ag, cur means putting: it is the verbal noun of the verb cuir (to put). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Cur” with the article
Here is cur after the article (an t-alt).
“Cur” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cur, the Irish word for putting.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Phrases with “cur”
Putting in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for putting?
The Irish for putting is cur (pronounced “kur”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean planting or burial or fall.
How do you pronounce cur in Irish?
Cur is said like “kur” (IPA /kɔɾˠ/).
Does cur have a plural?
No plural form is given for cur in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does cur have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cur can mean putting, planting, burial or fall, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cur change to chur or gcur?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cur becomes mo chur (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcur (eclipsis).
How do I say 'description' in Irish?
Use 'cur síos', as in 'cur síos ar an áit', a description of the place.
Is 'cur' the same as 'cuireadh'?
No. 'Cur' is the act of putting, planting or burying, while 'cuireadh' means an invitation.
