HeyRuaHow to say “chewing” in Irish
- Irish:
- cogaint
- English:
- chewing
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- cogain, to chew (ag cogaint, chewing)
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KOW-int” /ˈkoʊnʲtʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- coganta, na coganta (e.g. guma coganta, chewing gum)
What does “cogaint” mean?
- chewing
- The act of chewing or grinding food with the teeth; it is the verbal noun of the verb cogain.Also: mastication, chew, munching.
“Cogaint” as a verbal noun
After ag, cogaint means chewing: it is the verbal noun of the verb cogain (to chew). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Cogaint” with the article
Here is cogaint after the article (an t-alt).
“Cogaint” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cogaint, the Irish word for chewing.
Other nouns in Irish
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Chewing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for chewing?
The Irish for chewing is cogaint (pronounced “KOW-int”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce cogaint in Irish?
Cogaint is said like “KOW-int” (IPA /ˈkoʊnʲtʲ/).
Does cogaint have a plural?
No plural form is given for cogaint in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does cogaint change to chogaint or gcogaint?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cogaint becomes mo chogaint (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcogaint (eclipsis).
How do you say 'chewing the cud' in Irish?
You say ag cogaint na círe, from cíor 'cud'; the noun athchogaint also means rumination.
What is the verb behind cogaint?
Cogaint is the verbal noun of cogain 'chew', so 'I am chewing' is tá mé ag cogaint.
