HeyRuaHow to say “castration” in Irish
- Irish:
- coilleadh
- English:
- castration, violation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- coill, to castrate (ag coilleadh, castrating)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KIL-yoo” /ˈkɪlʲuː/
- Genitive singular:
- coillte, an choillte (e.g. am an choillte, the time of castration)
What does “coilleadh” mean?
“Coilleadh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- castration
- The act of castrating an animal or person; it is the verbal noun of the verb coill.Also: castrating, gelding, neutering.
1 other meaning: violation
- 2violation
- The act of violating or breaching something such as a law, a rule or a person; the verbal noun of coill in its figurative sense.Also: breach, infringement, violating.
“Coilleadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, coilleadh means castrating: it is the verbal noun of the verb coill (to castrate). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Coilleadh” with the article
Here is coilleadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Coilleadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using coilleadh, the Irish word for castration.
Other nouns in Irish
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Castration in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for castration?
The Irish for castration is coilleadh (pronounced “KIL-yoo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean violation.
How do you pronounce coilleadh in Irish?
Coilleadh is said like “KIL-yoo” (IPA /ˈkɪlʲuː/).
Does coilleadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for coilleadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does coilleadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Coilleadh can mean castration or violation, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does coilleadh change to choilleadh or gcoilleadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) coilleadh becomes mo choilleadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcoilleadh (eclipsis).
Is coilleadh related to coill, a wood?
No. Coilleadh comes from the verb coill 'castrate, violate', while the noun coill 'wood' has a different genitive, coille. They only look alike.
