HeyRuaHow to say “summons” in Irish
- Irish:
- cúirtghairm
- English:
- summons
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KOORT-yar-im” /ˈkuːɾʲtʲˌɣaɾʲəmʲ/
- Plural:
- cúirtghairmeacha (summonses)
- Genitive singular:
- cúirtghairme, na cúirtghairme (e.g. seirbheáil na cúirtghairme, service of the summons)
- Genitive plural:
- cúirtghairmeacha, na gcúirtghairmeacha (e.g. líon na gcúirtghairmeacha, number of summonses)
What does “cúirtghairm” mean?
- summons
- An official order from a court telling a person to appear before it.Also: court summons, writ of summons, court proclamation.
“Cúirtghairm” with the article
The plural of summons in Irish is cúirtghairmeacha. Here is cúirtghairm after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cúirtghairm” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cúirtghairm, the Irish word for summons.
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Summons in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for summons?
The Irish for summons is cúirtghairm (pronounced “KOORT-yar-im”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is cúirtghairmeacha.
How do you pronounce cúirtghairm in Irish?
Cúirtghairm is said like “KOORT-yar-im” (IPA /ˈkuːɾʲtʲˌɣaɾʲəmʲ/).
What is the plural of summons in Irish?
The plural of cúirtghairm is cúirtghairmeacha; with the article, na cúirtghairmeacha means “the summonses”. The genitive plural is cúirtghairmeacha, as in líon na gcúirtghairmeacha (number of summonses).
Why does cúirtghairm change to chúirtghairm or gcúirtghairm?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cúirtghairm becomes mo chúirtghairm (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcúirtghairm (eclipsis).
Is 'cúirtghairm' the same as 'toghairm'?
Both can mean a summons; 'toghairm' is the more general legal term, while 'cúirtghairm' specifically refers to a summons to court.
