HeyRuaHow to say “rubbing” in Irish
- Irish:
- cuimilt
- English:
- rubbing, friction
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- cuimil, to rub (ag cuimilt, rubbing)
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KIM-iltch” /ˈkɪmʲəl̠ʲtʲ/
- Plural:
- cuimiltí
- Genitive singular:
- cuimilte, na cuimilte (e.g. fuaim na cuimilte, the sound of the rubbing)
- Genitive plural:
- cuimiltí, na gcuimiltí (e.g. rian na gcuimiltí, the mark of the rubbings)
What does “cuimilt” mean?
“Cuimilt” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- rubbing
- The act of rubbing something; the verbal noun of the verb cuimil.Also: rub, stroking, wiping.
1 other meaning: friction
- 2friction
- The rubbing of one surface against another, or a touch or graze.Also: chafing, graze, touch.
“Cuimilt” as a verbal noun
After ag, cuimilt means rubbing: it is the verbal noun of the verb cuimil (to rub). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Cuimilt” with the article
The plural of rubbing in Irish is cuimiltí. Here is cuimilt after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cuimilt” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cuimilt, the Irish word for rubbing.
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Rubbing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rubbing?
The Irish for rubbing is cuimilt (pronounced “KIM-iltch”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is cuimiltí. Depending on context it can also mean friction.
How do you pronounce cuimilt in Irish?
Cuimilt is said like “KIM-iltch” (IPA /ˈkɪmʲəl̠ʲtʲ/).
What is the plural of rubbing in Irish?
The plural of cuimilt is cuimiltí; with the article, it is na cuimiltí. The genitive plural is cuimiltí, as in rian na gcuimiltí (the mark of the rubbings).
Does cuimilt have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cuimilt can mean rubbing or friction, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cuimilt change to chuimilt or gcuimilt?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cuimilt becomes mo chuimilt (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcuimilt (eclipsis).
What is the scientific word for friction in Irish?
The technical term is frithchuimilt, while cuimilt is the everyday word for a rub or rubbing.
How do I say 'rub something' using this word?
Use the verb cuimil, e.g. cuimil an bord, or with the noun: thug sí cuimilt don bhord.
