HeyRuaHow to say “cauliflower” in Irish
- Irish:
- cóilis
- English:
- cauliflower
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-lish” /ˈkoːlʲɪʃ/
- Plural:
- cóiliseacha (cauliflowers)
- Genitive singular:
- cóilise, na cóilise (e.g. anraith cóilise, cauliflower soup)
- Genitive plural:
- cóiliseacha, na gcóiliseacha (e.g. díol na gcóiliseacha, the sale of cauliflowers)
What does “cóilis” mean?
- cauliflower
- A vegetable with a large firm white head of flower buds surrounded by green leaves.Also: cauli, vegetable.
“Cóilis” with the article
The plural of cauliflower in Irish is cóiliseacha. Here is cóilis after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cóilis” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cóilis, the Irish word for cauliflower.
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Cauliflower in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cauliflower?
The Irish for cauliflower is cóilis (pronounced “KOH-lish”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is cóiliseacha.
How do you pronounce cóilis in Irish?
Cóilis is said like “KOH-lish” (IPA /ˈkoːlʲɪʃ/).
What is the plural of cauliflower in Irish?
The plural of cóilis is cóiliseacha; with the article, na cóiliseacha means “the cauliflowers”. The genitive plural is cóiliseacha, as in díol na gcóiliseacha (the sale of cauliflowers).
Why does cóilis change to chóilis or gcóilis?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cóilis becomes mo chóilis (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcóilis (eclipsis).
How do I say cauliflower cheese in Irish?
It is usually rendered as 'cóilis le cáis' or 'cóilis agus cáis'.
