HeyRuaHow to say “quota” in Irish
- Irish:
- cuóta
- English:
- quota
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOO-oh-tuh” /ˈkuoːt̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- cuótaí (quotas)
- Genitive singular:
- cuóta, an chuóta (e.g. méid an chuóta, the size of the quota)
- Genitive plural:
- cuótaí, na gcuótaí (e.g. córas na gcuótaí, the quota system)
What does “cuóta” mean?
- quota
- A fixed share or amount of something that is allowed, required or allotted, such as a fishing or import limit.Also: allocation, share, allowance.
“Cuóta” with the article
The plural of quota in Irish is cuótaí. Here is cuóta after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cuóta” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cuóta, the Irish word for quota.
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Quota in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for quota?
The Irish for quota is cuóta (pronounced “KOO-oh-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cuótaí.
How do you pronounce cuóta in Irish?
Cuóta is said like “KOO-oh-tuh” (IPA /ˈkuoːt̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of quota in Irish?
The plural of cuóta is cuótaí; with the article, na cuótaí means “the quotas”. The genitive plural is cuótaí, as in córas na gcuótaí (the quota system).
Why does cuóta change to chuóta or gcuóta?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cuóta becomes mo chuóta (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcuóta (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'cuóta' and 'cion'?
'Cuóta' is an officially fixed quota, as in 'cuóta iascaigh', while 'cion' is a more general share or portion, as in 'mo chion féin'.
