HeyRuaHow to say “candlestick” in Irish
- Irish:
- coinnleoir
- English:
- candlestick, candle-bearer, beanpole
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KING-lyohr” /ˈkɪɲlʲoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- coinnleoirí (candlesticks)
- Genitive singular:
- coinnleora, an choinnleora (e.g. bun an choinnleora, the base of the candlestick)
- Genitive plural:
- coinnleoirí, na gcoinnleoirí (e.g. bunanna na gcoinnleoirí, the bases of the candlesticks)
What does “coinnleoir” mean?
“Coinnleoir” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- candlestick
- A holder that keeps a candle upright.Also: candle holder, candelabrum.
2 other meanings: candle-bearer or beanpole
- 2candle-bearer
- A person who carries a candle, for example in a religious ceremony.Also: acolyte.
- 3beanpole
- A tall, thin person.Also: lanky person.
“Coinnleoir” with the article
The plural of candlestick in Irish is coinnleoirí. Here is coinnleoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Coinnleoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using coinnleoir, the Irish word for candlestick.
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Candlestick in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for candlestick?
The Irish for candlestick is coinnleoir (pronounced “KING-lyohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is coinnleoirí. Depending on context it can also mean candle-bearer or beanpole.
How do you pronounce coinnleoir in Irish?
Coinnleoir is said like “KING-lyohr” (IPA /ˈkɪɲlʲoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of candlestick in Irish?
The plural of coinnleoir is coinnleoirí; with the article, na coinnleoirí means “the candlesticks”. The genitive plural is coinnleoirí, as in bunanna na gcoinnleoirí (the bases of the candlesticks).
Does coinnleoir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Coinnleoir can mean candlestick, candle-bearer or beanpole, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does coinnleoir change to choinnleoir or gcoinnleoir?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) coinnleoir becomes mo choinnleoir (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcoinnleoir (eclipsis).
What is the difference between coinneal and coinnleoir?
Coinneal is the candle itself, while coinnleoir is the stand that holds it.
Does coinnleoir Muire mean a candlestick?
No, coinnleoir Muire is a name for the goldfinch bird.
