HeyRuaHow to say “reserve” in Irish
- Irish:
- cúltaisce
- English:
- reserve, backup
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOOL-tash-kyuh” /ˈkuːlˌt̪ˠaʃcə/
- Plural:
- cúltaiscí (reserves)
- Genitive singular:
- cúltaisce, na cúltaisce (e.g. méid na cúltaisce, the size of the reserve)
- Genitive plural:
- cúltaiscí, na gcúltaiscí (e.g. leibhéal na gcúltaiscí, the level of the reserves)
What does “cúltaisce” mean?
“Cúltaisce” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- reserve
- A store of something, especially money or supplies, kept back for future use or emergencies.Also: reserves, stockpile, backup supply, reserve fund.
1 other meaning: backup
- 2backup
- A copy of computer data kept in case the original is lost or damaged.Also: backup copy, data backup.
Other Irish words for reserve: áirithigh (reserve)
“Cúltaisce” with the article
The plural of reserve in Irish is cúltaiscí. Here is cúltaisce after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cúltaisce” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cúltaisce, the Irish word for reserve.
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Reserve in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for reserve?
The Irish for reserve is cúltaisce (pronounced “KOOL-tash-kyuh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is cúltaiscí. Depending on context it can also mean backup.
How do you pronounce cúltaisce in Irish?
Cúltaisce is said like “KOOL-tash-kyuh” (IPA /ˈkuːlˌt̪ˠaʃcə/).
What is the plural of reserve in Irish?
The plural of cúltaisce is cúltaiscí; with the article, na cúltaiscí means “the reserves”. The genitive plural is cúltaiscí, as in leibhéal na gcúltaiscí (the level of the reserves).
Does cúltaisce have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cúltaisce can mean reserve or backup, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cúltaisce change to chúltaisce or gcúltaisce?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cúltaisce becomes mo chúltaisce (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcúltaisce (eclipsis).
How is cúltaisce related to taisce?
Cúltaisce is built from cúl 'back' and taisce 'store, hoard', so it means a store kept in the background, a reserve. Taisce alone means a treasure or deposit, as in 'i dtaisce' (in safekeeping).
