Colonization in Irish (Coilíniú): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for colonization?

The Irish for colonization is coilíniú (pronounced “KUL-ee-noo”). It’s a masculine noun.

How to say “colonization” in Irish

Irish:: coilíniú
English:: colonization
Word type:: noun (verbal noun)
Verbal noun of:: coilínigh, to colonize (ag coilíniú, colonizing)
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “KUL-ee-noo” /ˈkɛlʲiːnʲuː/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: coilínithe, an choilínithe (e.g. stair an choilínithe, the history of colonization)

What does “coilíniú” mean?

colonization: The act of settling and taking control of a country or area by people from another country; verbal noun of the verb coilínigh.Also: colonisation, settlement, plantation.

“Coilíniú” as a verbal noun

After ag, coilíniú means colonizing: it is the verbal noun of the verb coilínigh (to colonize). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.

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coilíniúverbal noun

ag coilíniúcolonizing

“Coilíniú” with the article

Here is coilíniú after the article (an t-alt).

an coilíniú

the colonization

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“Coilíniú” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using coilíniú, the Irish word for colonization.

Bhí tionchar mór ag an gcoilíniú ar an teanga.

Colonization had a big effect on the language.

Rinneamar staidéar ar choilíniú na hAfraice ar scoil.

We studied the colonization of Africa at school.

Thosaigh coilíniú Mheiriceá sa séú haois déag.

The colonization of America began in the sixteenth century.

Is é coilíniú is ábhar don leabhar seo.

Colonization is the subject of this book.

Fágadh lorg an choilínithe ar an tír go fóill.

The mark of colonization is still left on the country.

Labhair sí faoi éifeachtaí an choilínithe in Éirinn.

She spoke about the effects of colonization in Ireland.

Cuireadh i gcoinne an choilínithe ar feadh na gcéadta bliain.

Colonization was resisted for hundreds of years.

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Colonization in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for colonization?

The Irish for colonization is coilíniú (pronounced “KUL-ee-noo”). It’s a masculine noun.

How do you pronounce coilíniú in Irish?

Coilíniú is said like “KUL-ee-noo” (IPA /ˈkɛlʲiːnʲuː/).

Does coilíniú have a plural?

No plural form is given for coilíniú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does coilíniú change to choilíniú or gcoilíniú?

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

What is the difference between coilíniú and coilíneacht?

Coilíniú is the process of colonizing, while coilíneacht is a colony, the territory itself.

Is plandáil the same as coilíniú?

Plandáil means plantation and is used especially for the historical Plantations in Ireland, a particular form of coilíniú.

Colonization in Irish (Coilíniú): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage