HeyRuaHow to say “coast” in Irish
- Irish:
- cósta
- English:
- coast, outer edge
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-stuh” /ˈkoːsˠt̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- cóstaí (coasts)
- Genitive singular:
- cósta, an chósta (e.g. bóthar an chósta, the coast road)
- Genitive plural:
- cóstaí, na gcóstaí (e.g. léarscáil na gcóstaí, map of the coasts)
What does “cósta” mean?
“Cósta” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- coast
- The land along the edge of the sea.Also: coastline, seaboard, shore.
1 other meaning: outer edge
- 2outer edge
- The outermost fringe or border of something.Also: fringe, border.
Other Irish words for coast: imeallbhord (coast)
“Cósta” with the article
The plural of coast in Irish is cóstaí. Here is cósta after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cósta” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cósta, the Irish word for coast.
Other nouns in Irish
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Coast in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for coast?
The Irish for coast is cósta (pronounced “KOH-stuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cóstaí. Depending on context it can also mean outer edge.
How do you pronounce cósta in Irish?
Cósta is said like “KOH-stuh” (IPA /ˈkoːsˠt̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of coast in Irish?
The plural of cósta is cóstaí; with the article, na cóstaí means “the coasts”. The genitive plural is cóstaí, as in léarscáil na gcóstaí (map of the coasts).
Does cósta have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cósta can mean coast or outer edge, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cósta change to chósta or gcósta?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cósta becomes mo chósta (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcósta (eclipsis).
What is the difference between cósta and cladach?
Cósta is the coast or coastline of a region, while cladach is the shore itself, the strip where land meets the sea. You would say cósta an iarthair but bailiú sliogán ar an gcladach.
