HeyRuaHow to say “committee” in Irish
- Irish:
- coiste
- English:
- committee, jury
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KUSH-tyuh” /ˈkɔʃtʲə/
- Plural:
- coistí (committees)
- Genitive singular:
- coiste, an choiste (e.g. cruinniú an choiste, the committee meeting)
- Genitive plural:
- coistí, na gcoistí (e.g. baill na gcoistí, members of the committees)
What does “coiste” mean?
“Coiste” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- committee
- A group of people chosen to discuss and decide matters for a larger organisation.Also: board, council, panel.
1 other meaning: jury
- 2jury
- A group of people chosen to decide the verdict in a court case.Also: panel of jurors.
“Coiste” with the article
The plural of committee in Irish is coistí. Here is coiste after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Coiste” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using coiste, the Irish word for committee.
Other nouns in Irish
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Committee in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for committee?
The Irish for committee is coiste (pronounced “KUSH-tyuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is coistí. Depending on context it can also mean jury.
How do you pronounce coiste in Irish?
Coiste is said like “KUSH-tyuh” (IPA /ˈkɔʃtʲə/).
What is the plural of committee in Irish?
The plural of coiste is coistí; with the article, na coistí means “the committees”. The genitive plural is coistí, as in baill na gcoistí (members of the committees).
Does coiste have more than one meaning?
Yes. Coiste can mean committee or jury, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does coiste change to choiste or gcoiste?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) coiste becomes mo choiste (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcoiste (eclipsis).
Is 'coiste' the usual word for a jury?
It can mean a jury, as in 'coiste cróinéara' (coroner's jury), but in modern legal usage 'giúiré' is also common.
How do I say 'to be on a committee'?
Use 'ar an gcoiste': 'Tá mé ar an gcoiste' means 'I am on the committee'.
