Coach in Irish (Cóitseálaí): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for coach?

The Irish for coach is cóitseálaí (pronounced “KOH-chaw-lee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cóitseálaithe.

Q: What is the plural of coach in Irish?

The plural of cóitseálaí is cóitseálaithe; with the article, na cóitseálaithe means “the coaches”. The genitive plural is cóitseálaithe, as in cumann na gcóitseálaithe (the coaches' association).

How to say “coach” in Irish

Irish:: cóitseálaí
English:: coach
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “KOH-chaw-lee” /ˈkoːtʲʃaːlʲiː/

Various forms

Plural:: cóitseálaithe (coaches)
Genitive singular:: cóitseálaí, an chóitseálaí (e.g. treoracha an chóitseálaí, the coach's instructions)
Genitive plural:: cóitseálaithe, na gcóitseálaithe (e.g. cumann na gcóitseálaithe, the coaches' association)

What does “cóitseálaí” mean?

“Cóitseálaí” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

coach: A person who trains and directs a sports team or an individual player.Also: sports coach, trainer.

1 other meaning:

2coach: A person who gives private tuition or training to help someone prepare, for example for an exam or performance.Also: tutor, instructor.

Other Irish words for coach: bus (bus), traenálaí (trainer), cóiste (coach), carráiste (carriage)

“Cóitseálaí” with the article

The plural of coach in Irish is cóitseálaithe. Here is cóitseálaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an cóitseálaí

the coach

No change after an

na cóitseálaithe

the coaches

Plural: no change after na

“Cóitseálaí” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using cóitseálaí, the Irish word for coach.

Is cóitseálaí peile é m'uncail.

My uncle is a football coach.

Labhair an cóitseálaí leis an bhfoireann ag leath ama.

The coach spoke to the team at half time.

Níor éist na himreoirí le comhairle an chóitseálaí.

The players didn't listen to the coach's advice.

Tá cóitseálaithe nua ag an gclub i mbliana.

The club has new coaches this year.

Bíonn mo chóitseálaí an-dian orm.

My coach is very strict with me.

Tá sí ag obair mar chóitseálaí i gCorcaigh.

She is working as a coach in Cork.

Bhuail na cóitseálaithe le chéile roimh an gcluiche.

The coaches met before the match.

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Coach in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for coach?

The Irish for coach is cóitseálaí (pronounced “KOH-chaw-lee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cóitseálaithe.

How do you pronounce cóitseálaí in Irish?

Cóitseálaí is said like “KOH-chaw-lee” (IPA /ˈkoːtʲʃaːlʲiː/).

What is the plural of coach in Irish?

The plural of cóitseálaí is cóitseálaithe; with the article, na cóitseálaithe means “the coaches”. The genitive plural is cóitseálaithe, as in cumann na gcóitseálaithe (the coaches' association).

Why does cóitseálaí change to chóitseálaí or gcóitseálaí?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cóitseálaí becomes mo chóitseálaí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcóitseálaí (eclipsis).

Can 'cóitseálaí' mean a bus or coach for travel?

No, 'cóitseálaí' is only a person who coaches. A coach vehicle is 'cóiste' or 'bus'.

What is the difference between 'cóitseálaí' and 'traenálaí'?

Both are used for a sports coach or trainer. 'Traenálaí' often suggests physical training, while 'cóitseálaí' covers skills and tactics.

Coach in Irish (Cóitseálaí): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage