HeyRuaHow to say “carcass” in Irish
- Irish:
- conablach
- English:
- carcass, skeleton
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KUN-uh-blukh” /ˈkɔnˠəbˠlˠəx/
- Plural:
- conablaigh (carcasses)
- Genitive singular:
- conablaigh, an chonablaigh (e.g. boladh an chonablaigh, the smell of the carcass)
- Genitive plural:
- conablach, na gconablach (e.g. carn na gconablach, the heap of carcasses)
What does “conablach” mean?
“Conablach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- carcass
- The dead body of an animal, especially one that has been killed or left to rot.Also: carcase, dead body, remains.
1 other meaning: skeleton
- 2skeleton
- The bare frame or remains of something, such as the hull of a wrecked boat.Also: frame, hulk, wreck.
“Conablach” with the article
The plural of carcass in Irish is conablaigh. Here is conablach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Conablach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using conablach, the Irish word for carcass.
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Carcass in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for carcass?
The Irish for carcass is conablach (pronounced “KUN-uh-blukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is conablaigh. Depending on context it can also mean skeleton.
How do you pronounce conablach in Irish?
Conablach is said like “KUN-uh-blukh” (IPA /ˈkɔnˠəbˠlˠəx/).
What is the plural of carcass in Irish?
The plural of conablach is conablaigh; with the article, na conablaigh means “the carcasses”. The genitive plural is conablach, as in carn na gconablach (the heap of carcasses).
Does conablach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Conablach can mean carcass or skeleton, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does conablach change to chonablach or gconablach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) conablach becomes mo chonablach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gconablach (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'conablach' and 'corp'?
'Corp' is the usual word for a dead human body, while 'conablach' is normally used for an animal carcass or a wrecked frame. Using 'conablach' for a person sounds harsh or contemptuous.
