HeyRuaHow to say “quintet” in Irish
- Irish:
- cúigréad
- English:
- quintet
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOO-ig-rayd” /ˈkuːɟɾʲeːd̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- cúigréid (quintets)
- Genitive singular:
- cúigréid, an chúigréid (e.g. ceannaire an chúigréid, leader of the quintet)
- Genitive plural:
- cúigréad, na gcúigréad (e.g. comórtas na gcúigréad, the quintet competition)
What does “cúigréad” mean?
- quintet
- A group of five musicians or singers, or a piece of music written for five performers.Also: group of five, five musicians, quintette.
“Cúigréad” with the article
The plural of quintet in Irish is cúigréid. Here is cúigréad after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cúigréad” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cúigréad, the Irish word for quintet.
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Quintet in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for quintet?
The Irish for quintet is cúigréad (pronounced “KOO-ig-rayd”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cúigréid.
How do you pronounce cúigréad in Irish?
Cúigréad is said like “KOO-ig-rayd” (IPA /ˈkuːɟɾʲeːd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of quintet in Irish?
The plural of cúigréad is cúigréid; with the article, na cúigréid means “the quintets”. The genitive plural is cúigréad, as in comórtas na gcúigréad (the quintet competition).
Why does cúigréad change to chúigréad or gcúigréad?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cúigréad becomes mo chúigréad (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcúigréad (eclipsis).
How is 'cúigréad' different from 'cúigear'?
'Cúigear' means five people in general, while 'cúigréad' is a musical quintet, a group of five performers or a piece written for them.
