HeyRuaHow to say “comet” in Irish
- Irish:
- cóiméad
- English:
- comet
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOH-maid” /ˈkoːmʲeːd̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- cóiméid (comets)
- Genitive singular:
- cóiméid, an chóiméid (e.g. eireaball an chóiméid, the tail of the comet)
- Genitive plural:
- cóiméad, na gcóiméad (e.g. staidéar na gcóiméad, the study of comets)
What does “cóiméad” mean?
- comet
- A body of ice and dust that travels around the sun and shows a bright tail when near it.Also: tailed star.
“Cóiméad” with the article
The plural of comet in Irish is cóiméid. Here is cóiméad after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cóiméad” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cóiméad, the Irish word for comet.
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Comet in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for comet?
The Irish for comet is cóiméad (pronounced “KOH-maid”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cóiméid.
How do you pronounce cóiméad in Irish?
Cóiméad is said like “KOH-maid” (IPA /ˈkoːmʲeːd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of comet in Irish?
The plural of cóiméad is cóiméid; with the article, na cóiméid means “the comets”. The genitive plural is cóiméad, as in staidéar na gcóiméad (the study of comets).
Why does cóiméad change to chóiméad or gcóiméad?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cóiméad becomes mo chóiméad (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcóiméad (eclipsis).
Is 'cóiméad' the same as 'dreige' or 'dreigít'?
No. A 'cóiméad' is a comet with a tail, while 'dreige' is a meteor and 'dreigít' is a meteorite.
