HeyRuaHow to say “rubber” in Irish
- Irish:
- cuimleoir
- English:
- rubber, wiper
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KWIM-lor” /ˈkɪmʲlʲoːrʲ/
- Plural:
- cuimleoirí (rubbers)
- Genitive singular:
- cuimleora, an chuimleora (e.g. cruth an chuimleora, the shape of the eraser)
- Genitive plural:
- cuimleoirí, na gcuimleoirí (e.g. bosca na gcuimleoirí, the box of erasers)
What does “cuimleoir” mean?
“Cuimleoir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- rubber
- A small piece of rubber used to rub out pencil marks; an eraser.Also: eraser.
“Cuimleoir” with the article
The plural of rubber in Irish is cuimleoirí. Here is cuimleoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cuimleoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cuimleoir, the Irish word for rubber.
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Rubber in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rubber?
The Irish for rubber is cuimleoir (pronounced “KWIM-lor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cuimleoirí. Depending on context it can also mean wiper.
How do you pronounce cuimleoir in Irish?
Cuimleoir is said like “KWIM-lor” (IPA /ˈkɪmʲlʲoːrʲ/).
What is the plural of rubber in Irish?
The plural of cuimleoir is cuimleoirí; with the article, na cuimleoirí means “the rubbers”. The genitive plural is cuimleoirí, as in bosca na gcuimleoirí (the box of erasers).
Does cuimleoir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cuimleoir can mean rubber or wiper, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cuimleoir change to chuimleoir or gcuimleoir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cuimleoir becomes mo chuimleoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcuimleoir (eclipsis).
Is 'cuimleoir' the only word for an eraser?
'Cuimleoir' is the usual word for a rubber or eraser; 'scriosán' is also used, especially for a blackboard duster or eraser.
