HeyRuaHow to say “common” in Irish
- Irish:
- coiteann
- English:
- common, general, public
- Word type:
- adjective
- More common:
- níos coitinne
- Most common:
- is coitinne
- Plural:
- coiteanna
- Pronunciation:
- “KUT-yun” /ˈkɔtʲən̪ˠ/
What does “coiteann” mean?
“Coiteann” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- common
- Shared by or belonging to more than one person or group.Also: shared, joint, communal.
2 other meanings: general or public
The same spelling has its own page as:
“Coiteann” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is coiteann after talamh (ground, masculine), after teanga (language, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
After a feminine noun the adjective gets a séimhiú, an h after its first letter: teanga choiteann. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: talamh coiteann.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, coiteanna. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant; after other plurals it does not: teangacha coiteanna.
More common, most common, very common
Tá an tuairim seo níos coitinne anois. This opinion is more common now.
| more common | níos coitinne | in the past tense: ní ba choitinne |
|---|---|---|
| most common | is coitinne | in the past tense: ba choitinne |
| as common as | chomh coiteann le | no change after chomh |
| very common | an-choiteann | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too common | róchoiteann | ró- lenites |
“Coiteann” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Common in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for common?
The Irish for common is coiteann (pronounced “KUT-yun”). It comes after the noun: talamh coiteann, a common ground; teanga choiteann, a common language.
How do you say more common and most common in Irish?
níos coitinne is more common and is coitinne is most common. In the past tense they become ní ba choitinne and ba choitinne.
Why does coiteann become choiteann?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So teanga choiteann (a common language) but talamh coiteann (a common ground), because talamh is masculine.
What is the plural of coiteann?
With a plural noun coiteann becomes coiteanna: tailte coiteanna, teangacha coiteanna.
How do you say very common in Irish?
an-choiteann. Too common is róchoiteann, and as common as is chomh coiteann le.
Does coiteann have more than one meaning?
Yes. Coiteann can mean common, general or public, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'coiteann' and 'comónta'?
'Coiteann' means common in the sense of shared or general, as in 'eolas coiteann'. 'Comónta' also means common but often suggests ordinary or plain.
