HeyRuaHow to say “code word” in Irish
- Irish:
- códfhocal
- English:
- code word
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KOHD-ok-ul” /ˈkoːdˌɔkəl/
- Plural:
- códfhocail (code words)
- Genitive singular:
- códfhocail, an chódfhocail (e.g. brí an chódfhocail, the meaning of the code word)
- Genitive plural:
- códfhocal, na gcódfhocal (e.g. liosta na gcódfhocal, the list of code words)
What does “códfhocal” mean?
- code word
- A word with a secret or agreed meaning used to pass information or to identify someone.Also: codeword, password, watchword.
“Códfhocal” with the article
The plural of code word in Irish is códfhocail. Here is códfhocal after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Códfhocal” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using códfhocal, the Irish word for code word.
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Code word in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for code word?
The Irish for code word is códfhocal (pronounced “KOHD-ok-ul”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is códfhocail.
How do you pronounce códfhocal in Irish?
Códfhocal is said like “KOHD-ok-ul” (IPA /ˈkoːdˌɔkəl/).
What is the plural of code word in Irish?
The plural of códfhocal is códfhocail; with the article, na códfhocail means “the code words”. The genitive plural is códfhocal, as in liosta na gcódfhocal (the list of code words).
Why does códfhocal change to chódfhocal or gcódfhocal?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) códfhocal becomes mo chódfhocal (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcódfhocal (eclipsis).
Is códfhocal the same as pasfhocal?
Not quite: pasfhocal is a password, for example for a computer, while códfhocal is a code word with a secret meaning, though they overlap.
