HeyRuaHow to say “common” in Irish
- Irish:
- coitianta
- English:
- common, ordinary, general
- Word type:
- adjective
- More common:
- níos coitianta
- Most common:
- is coitianta
- Pronunciation:
- “KUT-ee-un-ta” /ˈkɔtʲiən̪ˠt̪ˠə/
What does “coitianta” mean?
“Coitianta” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- common
- Found or happening often; widespread or usual.Also: usual, widespread, frequent, prevalent.
“Coitianta” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is coitianta after focal (word, masculine), after aidiacht (adjective, 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: aidiacht choitianta. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: focal coitianta.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, coitianta. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant: focail choitianta; after other plurals it does not: aidiachtaí coitianta.
More common, most common, very common
Tá an t-ainm sin níos coitianta anois. That name is more common now.
| more common | níos coitianta | in the past tense: ní ba choitianta |
|---|---|---|
| most common | is coitianta | in the past tense: ba choitianta |
| as common as | chomh coitianta le | no change after chomh |
| very common | an-choitianta | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too common | róchoitianta | ró- lenites |
“Coitianta” 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 coitianta (pronounced “KUT-ee-un-ta”). It comes after the noun: focal coitianta, a common word; aidiacht choitianta, a common adjective.
How do you say more common and most common in Irish?
níos coitianta is more common and is coitianta is most common. In the past tense they become ní ba choitianta and ba choitianta.
Why does coitianta become choitianta?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So aidiacht choitianta (a common adjective) but focal coitianta (a common word), because focal is masculine.
How do you say very common in Irish?
an-choitianta. Too common is róchoitianta, and as common as is chomh coitianta le.
Does coitianta have more than one meaning?
Yes. Coitianta can mean common, ordinary or general, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'coitianta' and 'coiteann'?
'Coitianta' usually means common in the sense of frequent or usual, while 'coiteann' means common in the sense of shared or held jointly, as in 'talamh coiteann' (common land).
How do I say 'commonly' or 'usually'?
Use 'go coitianta', for example 'Tugtar an t-ainm sin air go coitianta' (It is commonly called that).
