HeyRuaHow to say “accomplice” in Irish
- Irish:
- cionpháirtí
- English:
- accomplice
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KYUN-faw-r-tee” /ˈcɪnˌfˠaːɾˠtʲiː/
- Plural:
- cionpháirtithe (accomplices)
- Genitive singular:
- cionpháirtí, an chionpháirtí (e.g. ainm an chionpháirtí, the accomplice's name)
- Genitive plural:
- cionpháirtithe, na gcionpháirtithe (e.g. liosta na gcionpháirtithe, the list of accomplices)
What does “cionpháirtí” mean?
- accomplice
- A person who helps someone else commit a crime or wrongdoing.Also: accessory, partner in crime, abettor.
“Cionpháirtí” with the article
The plural of accomplice in Irish is cionpháirtithe. Here is cionpháirtí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cionpháirtí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cionpháirtí, the Irish word for accomplice.
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Accomplice in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for accomplice?
The Irish for accomplice is cionpháirtí (pronounced “KYUN-faw-r-tee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cionpháirtithe.
How do you pronounce cionpháirtí in Irish?
Cionpháirtí is said like “KYUN-faw-r-tee” (IPA /ˈcɪnˌfˠaːɾˠtʲiː/).
What is the plural of accomplice in Irish?
The plural of cionpháirtí is cionpháirtithe; with the article, na cionpháirtithe means “the accomplices”. The genitive plural is cionpháirtithe, as in liosta na gcionpháirtithe (the list of accomplices).
Why does cionpháirtí change to chionpháirtí or gcionpháirtí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cionpháirtí becomes mo chionpháirtí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcionpháirtí (eclipsis).
How is 'cionpháirtí' different from 'páirtí'?
'Páirtí' is a neutral partner or party, while 'cionpháirtí' (from 'cion', guilt or offence) is specifically a partner in wrongdoing, an accomplice.
