HeyRuaHow to say “reserve” in Irish
- Irish:
- cúlchiste
- English:
- reserve
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KOOL-khish-tyuh” /ˈkuːlˌçiʃtʲə/
- Plural:
- cúlchistí (reserves)
- Genitive singular:
- cúlchiste, an chúlchiste (e.g. méid an chúlchiste, the size of the reserve)
- Genitive plural:
- cúlchistí, na gcúlchistí (e.g. leibhéal na gcúlchistí, the level of the reserves)
What does “cúlchiste” mean?
- reserve
- A store of money or resources kept back for future use or emergencies.Also: reserve fund, reserves, savings, stockpile.
Other Irish words for reserve: áirithigh (reserve)
“Cúlchiste” with the article
The plural of reserve in Irish is cúlchistí. Here is cúlchiste after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cúlchiste” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cúlchiste, the Irish word for reserve.
Other nouns in Irish
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Reserve in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for reserve?
The Irish for reserve is cúlchiste (pronounced “KOOL-khish-tyuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cúlchistí.
How do you pronounce cúlchiste in Irish?
Cúlchiste is said like “KOOL-khish-tyuh” (IPA /ˈkuːlˌçiʃtʲə/).
What is the plural of reserve in Irish?
The plural of cúlchiste is cúlchistí; with the article, na cúlchistí means “the reserves”. The genitive plural is cúlchistí, as in leibhéal na gcúlchistí (the level of the reserves).
Why does cúlchiste change to chúlchiste or gcúlchiste?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cúlchiste becomes mo chúlchiste (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcúlchiste (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'ciste' and 'cúlchiste'?
'Ciste' is a general fund or treasury, while 'cúlchiste' (literally 'back fund') is a reserve kept aside for future needs.
