Coat in Irish (Cóta): Meaning, Pronunciation & Examples

Q: What is the Irish for coat?

The Irish for coat is cóta (pronounced “KOH-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cótaí. Depending on context it can also mean coat (layer) or petticoat, skirt.

Q: What is the plural of coat in Irish?

The plural of cóta is cótaí; with the article, na cótaí means “the coats”. The genitive plural is cótaí, as in pócaí na gcótaí (the pockets of the coats).

Q: Does cóta have more than one meaning?

Yes. Cóta can mean coat, coat (layer) or petticoat, skirt, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “coat” in Irish

Irish:: cóta
English:: coat, coat (layer), petticoat, skirt
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “KOH-tuh” /ˈkoːt̪ˠə/

Various forms

Plural:: cótaí (coats)
Genitive singular:: cóta, an chóta (e.g. póca an chóta, the pocket of the coat)
Genitive plural:: cótaí, na gcótaí (e.g. pócaí na gcótaí, the pockets of the coats)

What does “cóta” mean?

“Cóta” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

coat: An outer garment with sleeves worn over other clothes for warmth or protection.Also: overcoat, jacket, outer garment.

2 other meanings: coat (layer) or petticoat, skirt

2coat (layer): A layer of something spread over a surface, such as paint.Also: coat, coating, layer, coat of paint.
3petticoat, skirt: In older or dialect use, a skirt or petticoat worn by women.Also: petticoat, skirt, underskirt.

Other Irish words for coat: casóg (coat), seaicéad (jacket)

“Cóta” with the article

The plural of coat in Irish is cótaí. Here is cóta after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an cóta

the coat

No change after an

na cótaí

the coats

Plural: no change after na

“Cóta” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using cóta, the Irish word for coat.

Bain díot do chóta.

Take off your coat.

Tá an cóta sin rómhór.

That coat is too big.

Bainigí díbh bhur gcótaí.

Take off your coats.

D'fhág mé m'eochracha i bpóca an chóta.

I left my keys in the coat pocket.

Cheannaigh sí cóta nua sa siopa inné.

She bought a new coat in the shop yesterday.

Tá mo chóta fliuch báite.

My coat is soaking wet.

Cuir cóta péinte eile ar an doras.

Put another coat of paint on the door.

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Coat in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for coat?

The Irish for coat is cóta (pronounced “KOH-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cótaí. Depending on context it can also mean coat (layer) or petticoat, skirt.

How do you pronounce cóta in Irish?

Cóta is said like “KOH-tuh” (IPA /ˈkoːt̪ˠə/).

What is the plural of coat in Irish?

The plural of cóta is cótaí; with the article, na cótaí means “the coats”. The genitive plural is cótaí, as in pócaí na gcótaí (the pockets of the coats).

Does cóta have more than one meaning?

Yes. Cóta can mean coat, coat (layer) or petticoat, skirt, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does cóta change to chóta or gcóta?

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

What is the difference between 'cóta' and 'seaicéad'?

'Cóta' is a coat, usually longer and heavier, while 'seaicéad' is a shorter jacket. An overcoat is 'cóta mór'.

How do I say 'put on your coat'?

Say 'Cuir ort do chóta', and to take it off, 'Bain díot do chóta'.

Coat in Irish (Cóta): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage