HeyRuaHow to say “coffin” in Irish
- Irish:
- cónra
- English:
- coffin
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOHN-ruh” /ˈkoːnˠɾˠə/
- Plural:
- cónraí (coffins)
- Genitive singular:
- cónra, na cónra (e.g. clár na cónra, the lid of the coffin)
- Genitive plural:
- cónraí, na gcónraí (e.g. déantóir cónraí, coffin maker)
What does “cónra” mean?
- coffin
- A box in which a dead person is placed for burial or cremation.Also: casket, box for the dead.
“Cónra” with the article
The plural of coffin in Irish is cónraí. Here is cónra after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cónra” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cónra, the Irish word for coffin.
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Coffin in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for coffin?
The Irish for coffin is cónra (pronounced “KOHN-ruh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is cónraí.
How do you pronounce cónra in Irish?
Cónra is said like “KOHN-ruh” (IPA /ˈkoːnˠɾˠə/).
What is the plural of coffin in Irish?
The plural of cónra is cónraí; with the article, na cónraí means “the coffins”. The genitive plural is cónraí, as in déantóir cónraí (coffin maker).
Why does cónra change to chónra or gcónra?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cónra becomes mo chónra (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcónra (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'cónra' and 'uaigh'?
'Cónra' is the coffin itself, while 'uaigh' is the grave it is buried in.
