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Code in Irish (Cód): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

‘cód’ also means: code (computing)

The Irish for code is cód, a masculine noun (plural cóid).
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How to say “code” in Irish

Irish:
cód
English:
code, code (computing)
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:
“kohd”  /koːd̪ˠ/
Various forms
Plural:
cóid (codes)
Genitive singular:
cóid, an chóid (e.g. úsáid an chóid, the use of the code)
Genitive plural:
cód, na gcód (e.g. liosta na gcód, the list of codes)

What does “cód” mean?

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

code
A system of rules, signs or symbols, such as a set of laws, a secret code, or a code number.Also: cipher, code number, postcode, dialling code.
1 other meaning: code (computing)
2code (computing)
Instructions written in a programming language for a computer.Also: code, source code, program code.

“Cód” with the article

The plural of code in Irish is cóid. Here is cód after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an cód
the code
No change after an
na cóid
the codes
Plural: no change after na

“Cód” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using cód, the Irish word for code.

Cad é an cód poist atá agat?
What is your postcode?
Níl cód poist ar an litir seo.
There is no postcode on this letter.
Bhris na spiairí an cód rúnda.
The spies broke the secret code.
Scríobh sí na cóid ar phíosa páipéir.
She wrote the codes on a piece of paper.
Rinne mé dearmad ar mo chód slándála.
I forgot my security code.
Tá botún sa chód seo.
There is a mistake in this code.
Ní thuigim brí an chóid sin.
I don't understand the meaning of that code.

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Code in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for code?

The Irish for code is cód (pronounced “kohd”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cóid. Depending on context it can also mean code (computing).

How do you pronounce cód in Irish?

Cód is said like “kohd” (IPA /koːd̪ˠ/).

What is the plural of code in Irish?

The plural of cód is cóid; with the article, na cóid means “the codes”. The genitive plural is cód, as in liosta na gcód (the list of codes).

Does cód have more than one meaning?

Yes. Cód can mean code or code (computing), depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does cód change to chód or gcód?

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

How do I say 'code of conduct' in Irish?

The usual term is 'cód iompair', for example 'cód iompair na scoile', the school's code of conduct.

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