HeyRuaHow to say “coach” in Irish
- Irish:
- cóiste
- English:
- coach, carriage
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOHSH-tyuh” /ˈkoːʃtʲə/
- Plural:
- cóistí (coaches)
- Genitive singular:
- cóiste, an chóiste (e.g. tiománaí an chóiste, the coach driver)
- Genitive plural:
- cóistí, na gcóistí (e.g. comhlacht cóistí, a coach company)
What does “cóiste” mean?
“Cóiste” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- coach
- A large horse-drawn carriage for carrying people.Also: carriage, stagecoach, horse-drawn coach.
2 other meanings: carriage
- 2coach
- A large comfortable bus used for long journeys or tours.Also: bus, long-distance bus, tour bus.
- 3carriage
- A railway carriage or car for passengers.Also: railway carriage, railway car, passenger car.
Other Irish words for coach: bus (bus), traenálaí (trainer), carráiste (carriage), traenáil (train)
“Cóiste” with the article
The plural of coach in Irish is cóistí. Here is cóiste after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cóiste” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cóiste, the Irish word for coach.
Other nouns in Irish
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Coach in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for coach?
The Irish for coach is cóiste (pronounced “KOHSH-tyuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cóistí. Depending on context it can also mean carriage.
How do you pronounce cóiste in Irish?
Cóiste is said like “KOHSH-tyuh” (IPA /ˈkoːʃtʲə/).
What is the plural of coach in Irish?
The plural of cóiste is cóistí; with the article, na cóistí means “the coaches”. The genitive plural is cóistí, as in comhlacht cóistí (a coach company).
Does cóiste have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cóiste can mean coach or carriage, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cóiste change to chóiste or gcóiste?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cóiste becomes mo chóiste (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcóiste (eclipsis).
What is the 'cóiste bodhar'?
In folklore, the 'cóiste bodhar' is a silent phantom coach that is said to signal an approaching death.
Is 'cóiste' the same as 'bus'?
A 'bus' is an ordinary bus, often for local routes, while 'cóiste' is used for long-distance or tour coaches as well as horse-drawn coaches.
