HeyRuaHow to say “cohabitation” in Irish
- Irish:
- aontíos
- English:
- cohabitation
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AYN-tee-us” /ˈeːn̪ˠt̪ˠiːsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- aontís, an aontís (e.g. comhaontú aontís, cohabitation agreement)
What does “aontíos” mean?
- cohabitation
- The state of living together in the same house, especially as a couple who are not married.Also: living together, cohabiting, sharing a house.
“Aontíos” with the article
Here is aontíos after the article (an t-alt).
an t-aontíos
the cohabitation
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Aontíos” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aontíos, the Irish word for cohabitation.
Tá mé in aontíos le mo pháirtí.
I am living with my partner.
Bhí siad in aontíos ar feadh cúig bliana.
They lived together for five years.
Tá níos mó lánúineacha ina gcónaí in aontíos anois.
More couples are cohabiting now.
Ní raibh a muintir sásta leis an aontíos.
Her family were not happy about them living together.
Tá cearta dlíthiúla ag baint le haontíos.
There are legal rights connected with cohabitation.
Chuaigh siad in aontíos tar éis bliana.
They moved in together after a year.
Tháinig deireadh lena n-aontíos anuraidh.
Their cohabitation ended last year.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Cohabitation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cohabitation?
The Irish for cohabitation is aontíos (pronounced “AYN-tee-us”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce aontíos in Irish?
Aontíos is said like “AYN-tee-us” (IPA /ˈeːn̪ˠt̪ˠiːsˠ/).
Does aontíos have a plural?
No plural form is given for aontíos in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does aontíos sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aontíos (the cohabitation), a haontíos (her cohabitation), a n-aontíos (their cohabitation).
How do I say I live with someone using 'aontíos'?
Use the phrase 'in aontíos le', as in 'Tá mé in aontíos le mo pháirtí', I am living with my partner.
