HeyRuaHow to say “codeine” in Irish
- Irish:
- cóidín
- English:
- codeine
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-deen” /ˈkoːdʲiːnʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- cóidín, an chóidín (e.g. táibléad cóidín, a codeine tablet)
What does “cóidín” mean?
- codeine
- A painkilling drug made from opium, used to relieve pain and coughing.Also: painkiller, cough medicine.
“Cóidín” with the article
Here is cóidín after the article (an t-alt).
an cóidín
the codeine
No change after an
“Cóidín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cóidín, the Irish word for codeine.
Thug an dochtúir cóidín dom don phian.
The doctor gave me codeine for the pain.
Tá cóidín sa leigheas casachta seo.
There is codeine in this cough medicine.
Ná tóg an iomarca cóidín.
Don't take too much codeine.
Ghlac sí dhá tháibléad cóidín aréir.
She took two codeine tablets last night.
Is druga láidir é an cóidín.
Codeine is a strong drug.
Bíonn cóidín ar fáil ón gcógaiseoir amháin.
Codeine is available only from the pharmacist.
Chuir an cóidín codladh orm.
The codeine made me sleepy.
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Codeine in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for codeine?
The Irish for codeine is cóidín (pronounced “KOH-deen”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce cóidín in Irish?
Cóidín is said like “KOH-deen” (IPA /ˈkoːdʲiːnʲ/).
Does cóidín have a plural?
No plural form is given for cóidín in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does cóidín change to chóidín or gcóidín?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cóidín becomes mo chóidín (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcóidín (eclipsis).
Is 'cóidín' a diminutive of 'cód'?
No, 'cóidín' is the name of the drug codeine; a code is 'cód'.
