HeyRuaHow to say “appointment” in Irish
- Irish:
- coinne
- English:
- appointment, expectation
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KIN-yuh” /ˈkɪnʲə/
- Plural:
- coinní (appointments)
- Genitive singular:
- coinne, na coinne (e.g. am na coinne, the time of the appointment)
- Genitive plural:
- coinní, na gcoinní (e.g. sceideal na gcoinní, the schedule of appointments)
What does “coinne” mean?
“Coinne” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- appointment
- An arranged meeting at a set time, for example with a doctor or a friend.Also: date, meeting, tryst, engagement.
“Coinne” with the article
The plural of appointment in Irish is coinní. Here is coinne after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Coinne” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using coinne, the Irish word for appointment.
Other nouns in Irish
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Appointment in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for appointment?
The Irish for appointment is coinne (pronounced “KIN-yuh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is coinní. Depending on context it can also mean expectation.
How do you pronounce coinne in Irish?
Coinne is said like “KIN-yuh” (IPA /ˈkɪnʲə/).
What is the plural of appointment in Irish?
The plural of coinne is coinní; with the article, na coinní means “the appointments”. The genitive plural is coinní, as in sceideal na gcoinní (the schedule of appointments).
Does coinne have more than one meaning?
Yes. Coinne can mean appointment or expectation, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does coinne change to choinne or gcoinne?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) coinne becomes mo choinne (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcoinne (eclipsis).
How do I say 'against' using coinne?
Use the compound preposition 'i gcoinne' with the genitive, as in 'Tá mé i gcoinne an rúin' (I am against the proposal).
What does 'gan choinne' mean?
'Gan choinne' means unexpectedly, as in 'Tharla sé gan choinne' (It happened unexpectedly).
