HeyRuaHow to say “belligerent” in Irish
- Irish:
- cogaíoch
- English:
- belligerent
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KUG-ee-okh” /ˈkɔɡiːəx/
- Plural:
- cogaígh (belligerents)
- Genitive singular:
- cogaígh, an chogaígh (e.g. cearta an chogaígh, the rights of the belligerent)
- Genitive plural:
- cogaíoch, na gcogaíoch (e.g. idirbheartaíocht na gcogaíoch, negotiations of the belligerents)
What does “cogaíoch” mean?
- belligerent
- A country, side or person taking part in a war.Also: warring party, combatant, warring nation.
“Cogaíoch” with the article
The plural of belligerent in Irish is cogaígh. Here is cogaíoch after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cogaíoch” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cogaíoch, the Irish word for belligerent.
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Belligerent in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for belligerent?
The Irish for belligerent is cogaíoch (pronounced “KUG-ee-okh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cogaígh.
How do you pronounce cogaíoch in Irish?
Cogaíoch is said like “KUG-ee-okh” (IPA /ˈkɔɡiːəx/).
What is the plural of belligerent in Irish?
The plural of cogaíoch is cogaígh; with the article, na cogaígh means “the belligerents”. The genitive plural is cogaíoch, as in idirbheartaíocht na gcogaíoch (negotiations of the belligerents).
Why does cogaíoch change to chogaíoch or gcogaíoch?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cogaíoch becomes mo chogaíoch (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcogaíoch (eclipsis).
How does 'cogaíoch' differ from 'saighdiúir'?
'Cogaíoch' is a party to a war, usually a state or side, while 'saighdiúir' is an individual soldier. The adjective 'cogúil' means warlike.
