HeyRuaHow to say “quietness” in Irish
- Irish:
- ciúine
- English:
- quietness, calm
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KYOO-nyuh” /ˈcuːnʲə/
- Genitive singular:
- ciúine, na ciúine (e.g. tréimhse na ciúine, the period of quiet)
What does “ciúine” mean?
“Ciúine” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- quietness
- The state of being quiet, without noise or disturbance.Also: quiet, silence, stillness.
1 other meaning: calm
- 2calm
- Calmness or gentleness, of weather, sea or a person's manner.Also: calmness, gentleness, tranquillity.
“Ciúine” with the article
Here is ciúine after the article (an t-alt).
“Ciúine” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ciúine, the Irish word for quietness.
Other nouns in Irish
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Quietness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for quietness?
The Irish for quietness is ciúine (pronounced “KYOO-nyuh”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean calm.
How do you pronounce ciúine in Irish?
Ciúine is said like “KYOO-nyuh” (IPA /ˈcuːnʲə/).
Does ciúine have a plural?
No plural form is given for ciúine in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does ciúine have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ciúine can mean quietness or calm, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ciúine change to chiúine or gciúine?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ciúine becomes mo chiúine (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gciúine (eclipsis).
What is the difference between ciúine and ciúnas?
Both mean quiet; ciúnas is the more common everyday word for silence or quiet, while ciúine also stresses calmness or gentleness, as in ciúine na farraige.
