Commonage in Irish (Coiteann): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for commonage?

The Irish for commonage is coiteann (pronounced “KUT-yun”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean commonalty.

Q: Does coiteann have more than one meaning?

Yes. Coiteann can mean commonage or commonalty, depending on context; the first is the most common. Coiteann also has its own entry as an adjective meaning common.

How to say “commonage” in Irish

Irish:: coiteann
English:: commonage, commonalty
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “KUT-yun” /ˈkotʲən̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: coitinn, an choitinn (e.g. cearta an choitinn, the rights of the commonage)

What does “coiteann” mean?

“Coiteann” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

commonage: A piece of land, such as grazing or bog, that is owned or used jointly by a community.Also: common land, common pasture, common grazing.

1 other meaning: commonalty

2commonalty: The ordinary people of a community as a whole, as distinct from the nobility or the powerful.Also: common people, community, populace.

Other entries for “coiteann”

The same spelling has its own page as:

coiteanncommon · adjective

“Coiteann” with the article

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

an coiteann

the commonage

No change after an

“Coiteann” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using coiteann, the Irish word for commonage.

Bíonn na caoirigh ar an gcoiteann sa samhradh.

The sheep are on the commonage in summer.

Tá cearta féaraigh agam ar an gcoiteann.

I have grazing rights on the commonage.

Is coiteann é an sliabh sin.

That mountain is common land.

Chuamar suas go barr an choitinn.

We went up to the top of the commonage.

Roinneadh an coiteann idir na feirmeoirí.

The commonage was divided among the farmers.

Bhí an coiteann ag gearán faoin gcáin nua.

The common people were complaining about the new tax.

Baintear móin sa choiteann gach bliain.

Turf is cut on the commonage every year.

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Commonage in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for commonage?

The Irish for commonage is coiteann (pronounced “KUT-yun”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean commonalty.

How do you pronounce coiteann in Irish?

Coiteann is said like “KUT-yun” (IPA /ˈkotʲən̪ˠ/).

Does coiteann have a plural?

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

Does coiteann have more than one meaning?

Yes. Coiteann can mean commonage or commonalty, depending on context; the first is the most common. Coiteann also has its own entry as an adjective meaning common.

Why does coiteann change to choiteann or gcoiteann?

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

Is 'coiteann' the same as 'comhchoiteann'?

Not quite: 'coiteann' as a noun is usually a commonage of land, while 'comhchoiteann' is an adjective meaning collective or communal, as in 'maoin chomhchoiteann'.

Commonage in Irish (Coiteann): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage