HeyRuaHow to say “yoke” in Irish
- Irish:
- cuing
- English:
- yoke, bond, isthmus
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “king” /kɪɲɟ/
- Plural:
- cuingeacha (yokes)
- Genitive singular:
- cuinge, na cuinge (e.g. adhmad na cuinge, the wood of the yoke)
- Genitive plural:
- cuingeacha, na gcuingeacha (e.g. déantóir na gcuingeacha, the maker of the yokes)
What does “cuing” mean?
“Cuing” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- yoke
- A wooden bar fitted over the necks of two animals so they can pull a plough or cart together.Also: ox yoke, harness.
2 other meanings: bond or isthmus
- 2bond
- A tie or obligation that binds people together, often used figuratively, as in marriage or oppression.Also: tie, yoke, bondage.
- 3isthmus
- A narrow neck of land joining two larger areas of land.Also: neck of land.
“Cuing” with the article
The plural of yoke in Irish is cuingeacha. Here is cuing after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cuing” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cuing, the Irish word for yoke.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Yoke in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for yoke?
The Irish for yoke is cuing (pronounced “king”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is cuingeacha. Depending on context it can also mean bond or isthmus.
How do you pronounce cuing in Irish?
Cuing is said like “king” (IPA /kɪɲɟ/).
What is the plural of yoke in Irish?
The plural of cuing is cuingeacha; with the article, na cuingeacha means “the yokes”. The genitive plural is cuingeacha, as in déantóir na gcuingeacha (the maker of the yokes).
Does cuing have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cuing can mean yoke, bond or isthmus, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cuing change to chuing or gcuing?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cuing becomes mo chuing (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcuing (eclipsis).
How do you say 'the yoke of oppression' in Irish?
You can say 'cuing na daoirse' or 'cuing na leatroma'; 'cuing' is often used figuratively like English 'yoke'.
Is 'cuing' the usual word for an isthmus?
Yes, 'cuing' or 'cuing talún' is used for an isthmus, related to the idea of a narrow neck joining two parts.
