Cúpla
[ˈkuːpˠlˠə]
The Irish word for someone who has the Gemini star sign is Cúpla.
The term Cúpla is used as a noun to refer to a person born under the Gemini zodiac sign.
Meaning: someone who has the Gemini star sign (noun)
Did you know?
- The word Cúpla shares a linguistic ancestor with the English word 'copulate', as both stem from the Latin 'cōpula' meaning 'to tie or join'.
- In many Irish-speaking communities, cúpla is part of common idioms for small amounts, such as cúpla focal, which means 'a few words'.
- Because cúpla can mean 'a few', using it to describe a person might sound like you are describing a 'few' people to a native speaker if not used in context.
Example conversation
Saoirse and Cathal are talking about their zodiac signs.
- SaoirseCad é do chomhartha, a Chathail?What is your sign, Cathal?
- CathalIs Cúpla mé. Agus tú?I am a Gemini. And you?
- SaoirseIs Leó mé.I am a Leo.
- CathalTá sin go hiontach, a Saoirse.That is great, Saoirse.
Sources
- Pronunciation from the Wiktionary entry cúpla.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Cúpla, cúpla, CC BY-SA 4.0.
