HeyRuaHow to say “remembering” in Irish
- Irish:
- cuimhneamh
- English:
- remembering, thought, plan
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- cuimhnigh, to remember (ag cuimhneamh, remembering)
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KEEV-nyuv” /ˈkiːvʲnʲəw/
- Plural:
- cuimhnimh
- Genitive singular:
- cuimhnimh, an chuimhnimh (e.g. am an chuimhnimh, time for remembering)
- Genitive plural:
- cuimhneamh, na gcuimhneamh (e.g. cuimhní na gcuimhneamh, the memories of the rememberings)
What does “cuimhneamh” mean?
“Cuimhneamh” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- remembering
- The act of remembering or recalling something; verbal noun of the verb cuimhnigh.Also: recollection, remembrance, recalling.
2 other meanings: thought or plan
- 2thought
- The act of thinking of something, an idea that comes to mind.Also: thinking, idea, notion.
- 3plan
- A conception or plan that someone devises.Also: conception, scheme, design.
“Cuimhneamh” as a verbal noun
After ag, cuimhneamh means remembering: it is the verbal noun of the verb cuimhnigh (to remember). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Cuimhneamh” with the article
The plural of remembering in Irish is cuimhnimh. Here is cuimhneamh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cuimhneamh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cuimhneamh, the Irish word for remembering.
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Phrases with “cuimhneamh”
Remembering in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for remembering?
The Irish for remembering is cuimhneamh (pronounced “KEEV-nyuv”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cuimhnimh. Depending on context it can also mean thought or plan.
How do you pronounce cuimhneamh in Irish?
Cuimhneamh is said like “KEEV-nyuv” (IPA /ˈkiːvʲnʲəw/).
What is the plural of remembering in Irish?
The plural of cuimhneamh is cuimhnimh; with the article, it is na cuimhnimh. The genitive plural is cuimhneamh, as in cuimhní na gcuimhneamh (the memories of the rememberings).
Does cuimhneamh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cuimhneamh can mean remembering, thought or plan, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cuimhneamh change to chuimhneamh or gcuimhneamh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cuimhneamh becomes mo chuimhneamh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcuimhneamh (eclipsis).
What is the difference between cuimhneamh and cuimhne?
Cuimhne is memory itself, as in 'tá cuimhne mhaith agam', while cuimhneamh is the act of remembering or thinking of something, as in 'ag cuimhneamh ar'.
Is cuimhneamh the same as smaoineamh?
They overlap: 'ag cuimhneamh ar' often means thinking of or hitting on an idea, much like 'ag smaoineamh ar', but cuimhneamh also keeps the sense of recalling the past.
